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List any three safety measures we should observe in case of lightning.

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(a) Stay away from electrical appliances such as telephones and televisions.
(b) Stay away from tall trees and metallic fences, which may attract lightning.
(c) Never go inside water bodies such as lake or swimming pools.
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