Increased Lightening Activity Normal During Rainy Season
September and October are the two months with the most intense rain of the year. It is the last two months in the six month long rainy season, and the worst for flooding and mudslides, especially in the coastal communities.

Weather experts warn of the dangerous and to take precautions.

This year, in addition to the heavy rains, the weatherman predicts an increase in lightening activity, jolts of electrical discharge that can be deadly.

The first victim from a lightening strike came last week when 63 years old Cristóbal Sandoval was struck by lightening in Cuidad Neilly.

According to statistics, one person a month dies from being struck by lightening in an estimated 350.000 lightening strikes a year (or almost one a day).

Experts recommend to stay indoors during a lightening storm and don't open any doors or windows. Do not use electrical appliances and stay clear contact with metallic components. And especially don't take shelter under a tree.

Statistics also reveal that the area of San Carlos, north of San José, near the Arenal Volcano, receives the largest amount of lightening activity.