Indian Monsoon is known popularly for being unpredictable. India is a country with many rivers in the northern as well as southern region. Rainfall is responsible for bringing floods and also many types of accidents. A country with a huge population and houses built closely, rainfall causes floods as well as major and minor accidents. One of the most important problems associated with the monsoon season in India is the electrical problem, which can cause many problems.

Electrical accidents can lead to death, fire, short circuit and what not. A majority of accidents in the electrical domain occur in the rainy season. Therefore, prevention is always better than cure. If we act in a certain manner and be aware we can avoid many electrical accidents. People should also have correct knowledge about the electrical appliances as well, correct knowledge will help a lot in reducing the electrocution in different circumstances.

There are certain tips that are very much instrumental in preventing electrical accidents in monsoon. These measures can save lives of many people including students, children, adults or old aged people etc. and save them from major and minor electrical accidents. Here are certain Don'ts and Do's that one should follow and should be aware of :

• ● One should avoid touching the electric pole during monsoon as pole is the area where all electrical wires are connected. Avoid touching the pole when it is wet. One can get shock which can be fatal.
• ● Avoid going to puddles or flooded areas where there is a pole as the water might have current from the pole.
• ● Avoid playing or walking in the park during rain.
• ● Avoid touching switch boards with wet hands or fingers.
• ● One should not touch trees, as trees might have the fallen electrical wire that can cause shock as electricity would flow in that entire tree.
• ● One should avoid the contact or should not go close to fallen electric poles as the area might have the flow of current.
• ● Avoid contact with the power lines.
• ● Avoid driving in areas where the power lines have fallen.
• ● Avoid coming in contact with water that has fallen power lines or downed power lines.
• ● Avoid touching or using any wet electrical appliances.
• ● Switch off the main switch immediately in case of electrical short circuit or fire.
• ● Avoid going near the transformers, pillar boxes and wire fencing.
• ● You should always get your electrical work done by qualified and licensed electrical contractors.
• ● One should use ISI marked electrical appliances, cables and wires for safety.
• ● Switch off power supply before plugging in or out.
• ● In case of lightning, switch off the electrical appliances and avoid using phones.
• ● Always choose a three pin socket for Refrigerator, microwave etc.
• ● Always keep your mains and electricity cables, switches inspected, observed and replaced with time. Don’t keep damaged switches as it can cause shock.
• ● Always keep the installation of electrical appliances insulated and replace the old ones.

Conclusion:

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