Lightning occurs with every thunderstorm and must be expected as soon as thunderstorms form. 

Lightning results from the build-up and discharge of electrical energy between positively and 
negatively charged areas in the atmosphere and clouds. 

The most lightning occurs between clouds but it is the ground strikes that are 
dangerous.

If you live in a thatched building erect a lightning conductor near to but not touching the building. 
Stay indoors during a thunderstorm and if you are travelling, stay in the vehicle. 
When indoors stay away from windows, do not hold any metal object nor use any electrical appliance. 
Do not use the telephone. 
Do not take a bath or shower during the storm. 
If you are caught in the open, seek shelter in a building. Avoid hilltops and do not shelter under lone trees nor in isolated sheds. Keep distant from fences, telephone or power lines and steel structures such as pylons and windmills. 
Do not swim during a thunderstorm and seek shelter if you are in a boat. 
If you are in the open playing sport, seek shelter especially if you are fishing, or playing golf, soccer or rugby. 

Municipal Profile: WESTERN CAPE -::- City of Cape Town Metropolitan Municipality - CPT - DM   
Schools 

Within Lightning prone schools, sanitation was affected by severe weather...




School data as supplied by Department of Education in October 2007 as a result of a national survey completed during 2006.

School Categories:  

Category 1 - All Schools with no Water and/or Sanitation.

Category 2 - All Schools with inadequate Water and/or Sanitation. (Inadequate Water and/or Sanitation = Inappropriate technology, less than 50% functionality and incorrect ratio.

Male & Female Learners:  The total number of male & female learners affected by a lack of facilities.

Male & Female Educators:  The total number of male & female educators affected by a lack of facilities.

Taps & Toilets to be built:  A detailed analysis was completed on school level to determine how many taps & toilets are required to ensure that all schools have sufficient services of an appropriate technology.
 
