This is a real story that has happened in Madurai (26-08-2005).
Cell Phone Usage at Rainy Time.
In continuation of the news item appearing in today's Daily paper on the death of 3 persons in Oothangudi, I heard the details of cause of death as follows:-
At a cemetery, in total, there were about 12 persons out of which 4 of them were under a palm tree 5 of others were also standing beside these 4 It was raining with thunder and LIGHTNING after 7 pm. One of them, who had a cellphone with him, had received incoming call and when he swithced on to talk the LIGHTNING had struck and the total effect of SHOCK attacked all 4 of them at the spot
The man with the cellphone had died on the spot 2 others standing near to him were declared dead at Meenakshi Mission Hospital. One of them is seriously injured and now in hospital. 10000 Watts currnet has passed into the body of the man died on the spot as said by Doctors in hospital..
Hence, usage of CELL PHONE AT RAINY TIME IS PRONE TO ACCIDENT