PETALING JAYA: Check weather conditions before embarking on outdoor activities because lightning can strike anytime throughout the year, the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) advises. Most lightning deaths and injuries occur when people are caught outdoors, added the department. Over sea, they usually strike at night, MetMalaysia said on its website. Malaysia has one of the highest number of lightning strikes in the world. “The first principle is to take precaution by looking at the weather forecast before going for outdoor activities.

Source: The Star March 14, 2017 23:26 UTC