New Delhi, Delhi, India

In the wake of the warnings issued by the Indian Meteorological Department for heavy thunderstorm and lightning in several parts of North India, the government has issued a set of dos and don'ts for the people

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The traffic police have been asked to be prepared with plans to remove obstacles in case of heavy destruction on roads.

The Delhi Metro is also running under extreme caution following the alerts.

"If wind speed is reported in the range of 70-90 kmph then train movement will remain normal but trains will enter with a restricted speed of 40 kmph or less at the platforms on the elevated section.

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"If wind speed is reported more than 90 kmph then trains will be put on hold at platforms and no train will enter platform with a speed of more than 15 kmph," a senior DMRC official said.

The government has also asked the commuters to check the weather outside before stepping outdoors.

They have also been asked them to keep a watch on the local weather updates and warnings.

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The people residing indoors have been advised to unplug unnecessary electrical appliances.

The advisory asks them to avoid taking a bath or shower from running water. "This is because lightning can travel along pipes. Keep away from doors, windows, fire places, stoves, bath-tubs, or any other electrical charge conductors," the advisory stated.

Vehicles parked or running on the road should keep away from overhead electrical wires, tinned roofs, trees, etc

The commuters have been advised to take shelter under concrete structures. Drivers have been advised to use dippers or parking lights while driving.

At least 124 people have died and over 300 have been injured in parts of north India due to heavy dust storm and thunderstorm last week.

The IMD has issued a warning of heavy rain and thunderstorm in Jammu and Kashmir, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Delhi, Chandigarh, western Uttar Pradesh, Sikkim and West Bengal.

(With inputs from PTI)