Take precautions! Nanjing is expected to have a thunderstorm of magnitude 8 or above in the next 6 hours. What should residents pay attention to when going out?

In case of thunderstorm and gale, residents try to reduce going out. You'd better wear waterproof shoes if you have to go out. You can also wear a raincoat, so as to avoid getting wet. In outdoor areas with stagnant water, pay attention to the depth of water if it is overdue. Try to avoid the deep water areas on both sides of the road and don't walk directly through the manhole cover, so as to prevent the manhole cover from being uncovered.

When on the road, everyone should stay away from billboards and telephone poles. Don't stay near it, and pay more attention to safety when walking to prevent it from hitting you when the wind blows down. If you drive out, make sure you have a clear line of sight. Check whether the wiper works properly before going out. Never drive when the window is foggy or it is too rainy to see the road clearly. The road is slippery in rainy days, so don't slam the steering wheel and brake suddenly during driving. This can avoid accidents, and pay attention to the speed. Everyone must slow down. Slow down in advance before turning to avoid accidents when turning. Pay attention to the distance between cars and reduce lane changes. There are many factors on the road in rainy days, so remember not to drive violently.

Pay attention to lightning protection in thunderstorm weather, and try not to use metal umbrellas in the wild. If you hear thunder when walking outdoors, you should look for buildings with lightning protection devices to avoid rain, so as to avoid human being being struck by lightning. If you feel your hair stand on end, don't panic, put your feet together at once, and squat down and hug your knees. When you get off the bus, you can land on your feet at the same time and get off.

When you are struck by lightning in the car, don't get off in a hurry. Because the inside of the car will be safer than the outside, and the car can also protect the human body when it thunders and lightning. You should hide in the car and wait for the lightning to pass. Life is fragile, and people are so fragile in the face of natural forces. Going out in thunderstorm will take great risks, and you can stay indoors or not. Even if you go out, you should pay attention to the above precautions, put life safety first, and strengthen accident prevention.