Should we turn off our mobile phones during a thunderstorm?

No. There is no need to turn off your phone or any othe battery operated device during a thunderstorm. "Lightning occurs on too large of a scale to be influenced by small objects on the ground, including metal objects. The location of the thunderstorm overhead alone determines where lightning will hit the ground. read more

There ia no need to turn off your mobile during thunderstorm. But if your mobile is charging then you shoul remove your chaeger from the socket. Thunderstorm dont attracts your mobile unless your mobile outer is of metal and is grounded. But probability of it is negligible. read more

The claim that the Australian Lightning Protection Standard recommends mobile phones should not be used during storms is incorrect. A 2006 report in the British Medical Journal incorrectly claimed the standard advises people not to use mobile phones during storms. The standard (AS/NZS 1768-2003) does not make any such recommendation. read more

Landline phones, however, should be strictly avoided during thunderstorms, as the high electricity can flow through the telephone wire and hit the phone user. Though not necessarily fatal, such current shocks aren't exactly fun to experience, and can seriously damage your ear or brain. read more