VOICED: Lightning strikes more than twice in Brazil

The video discusses the impact of lightning, starting with a personal tragedy in Brazil where Elouisa lost her son. It highlights Brazil's high lightning fatality rate and the economic costs associated with storms. Scientists link increased lightning to rising global temperatures, with urbanization in Sao Paulo exacerbating the issue. The video calls for preventive measures like lightning rods to reduce risks, noting that 2500 people die globally each year from lightning strikes.

What tragic event did Elouisa experience related to lightning?

How many people have died in Brazil due to lightning strikes over the past ten years?

What economic impact does lightning have in Brazil according to the text?

What correlation do scientists find between temperature rise and instances of lightning?

What measures are suggested to minimize the risks associated with lightning?