Business View Magazine Apr-2023

72 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 10, ISSUE 4 ndustries like oil and gas, petrochemicals, and others are highly vulnerable to the effects of lightning. The presence of massive quantities of flammable materials increases the risk of fires and explosions, which can result in significant damage to facilities and equipment and loss of life. Additionally, in industries like power utilities, water treatment, and manufacturing, lightning strikes can damage electronic equipment and machinery, leading to downtime, lost productivity, and, in some cases, substantial financial losses. I GHTNING KS