Question

Why is it advised to switch off television or radio during thunderstorm?

Answer 1

Lots of people still wonder, however, whether lightning will be more likely to hurt them if they're on the telephone, listening to the radio or watching television during a storm. ... "Watching the TV is always OK." Don't hold on to a corded phone, however, or an appliance plugged into an outlet, because those pose a risk.

Answer 2

All are advised because of radio operate with electromagnetic waves and they can easily catch electricity by a thunderstorm and a T.V. has wires with flowing of currents which can shock us tightly..