How to protect your electronics during thunderstorms and heavy rainfall?

Tips to protect your electronics during thunderstorms in Kolkata and other districts of West Bengal amidst heavy rainfall warnings.

Rain and storm forecast again in Bengal. Winds of 50 to 60 kilometers per hour are expected in the districts. There is a possibility of thunderstorms and rain today. According to sources, an orange alert has been issued in seven districts including Kolkata on Saturday.

Rain is expected in South 24 Parganas, East Medinipur, West Medinipur, Jhargram, Purulia, Bankura, and West Burdwan today, Saturday. Winds of 50 to 60 kilometers per hour are expected.

Similarly, scattered rain with thunderstorms is expected in Kolkata, Howrah, Hooghly, North 24 Parganas, East Burdwan, Birbhum, Murshidabad, and Nadia today.

Excessive storms and rain can lead to various complications. During intense lightning strikes, expensive electronic items in the house can get damaged.

So be careful in advance to protect your belongings. Learn how to protect expensive electronic items in the house during severe lightning strikes.

First of all, disconnect the connection. Disconnect the power supply from electronic devices such as TVs, refrigerators, ACs, computers, etc.

Do not use wired phones or computers during lightning strikes. This establishes a direct connection with electricity.

Turn off the fan if there is lightning. The fan may burn out.

For extra protection, you can use a service entrance surge protector. Similarly, you can use a surge protector. It removes excess electricity to the ground.