Your phone’s alarm will ring 30 minutes before lightning strikes, if you want to save your life then download these 4 apps immediately. – ..

News India Live, Digital Desk: Have you felt that the weather is no longer reliable these days? Sometimes it is raining in December, and sometimes suddenly hailstorm starts. The biggest fear is of lightning falling from the sky and sudden storms. We often hear in the news how people have suffered losses due to natural disasters.

But do you know that your smartphone can save your life? Yes, India Meteorological Department (IMD) has prepared some mobile apps for the safety of all of us, which alert you before any danger occurs. These apps are not just a tool but like a shield for your safety.

If you do not have these apps in your phone, then know about them today, because security is the wisdom.

1. Damini App: ‘Siren’ of sky lightning
We all know how deadly lightning can be during rainy days. ‘Damini’ is an app that everyone should have in their phone.

• What it does: This app uses your GPS location to tell you whether there is a possibility of lightning in your area within the next 20 to 30 minutes. It warns you to go to a safe place in time.

2. Mausam App: Plan your daily routine
If you are planning to go out somewhere or going to office, then ‘Mausam App’ is your best guide.

• USP: On this you get the recent temperature of your city, wind speed and accurate forecast for the next few days. Compared to Google Weather, its data comes directly from the Meteorological Department, so it is more reliable. It alerts you to danger through “Red”, “Yellow” and “Orange” alerts.

3. Meghdoot App: True companion of farmers
If you are involved in farming or there is farming in your home or village, then this app is no less than a boon.

• Benefit: It does not just tell the weather, but also gives advice on how to take care of the crop in this season, when to water it and when not to. This helps a lot in protecting the farmers from losses caused by weather.

4. Sachet App and Rain Alarm
Often when heavy rains or heatwaves occur, we do not realize how serious the situation is. Systems designed for disaster management and rain alert apps give you ‘real time’ information. You can also avail these services through ‘Umang’ app.