Apurimac. A torrential rain accompanied by hailstorms surprised the residents of the community of Choccecceñua, district of Pampachiri, in the province of Andahuaylas. This phenomenon, in less than an hour, wiped out large areas of crops, while an electrical storm killed 50 sheep.
Emiliano Anca It is one of those affected by the inclemencies of nature. Last Wednesday afternoon, he watched helplessly as the lightning struck fifty of his sheep, his only source of income. The sheep were killed by electric shocks.
Up to the distant place the council authorities and staff of Civil Defense of Pampachiri to verify the damage, since the community members affirm that crops that were in the development process were also lost.
It is not ruled out that the municipal authorities request the Apurímac Regional Government to declare an emergency in the sector, given that the damage is incalculable.
Watch out for the rays
According to the Regional Health Directorate of Cusco, the rays can discharge from 30,000 to 50,000 amps of electricity, a voltage that can cause immediate death. Prevention is vital, especially in the most exposed areas, since the probability of being hit by one of them is much higher in these communities.
At the time, the National Meteorological and Hydrology Service (Senamhi) issued a series of recommendations for the protection of the residents of the place. Among them, they advised closing the doors and windows of their home in case of an electrical storm.
They specified that, if the event is of magnitude, it is preferable turn off cell phones and staying away from electrical appliances and appliances, such as computers, televisions, and other devices.
In case of being outdoors, Senamhi recommended not to use umbrellas or metal objects because they are conductive of electricity. They explained that trees attract lightning, so it is not advisable to take shelter under them either.
If the person is inside a vehicle, they should stay away from the doors. In the event that the unit receives the impact of a shock, it will first touch the metallic parts of the vehicle, which are conductive, the entity specified.
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