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- Static shock often happens when the air is dry, especially during winter, and during the transition period between winter and summer when the atmosphere lacks moisture. Meteorologists have gauged that Bengaluru is going through an uncharacteristically dry period, averaging a relative humidity between 30-40% and 60-70% at the lowest and highest respectively.
- The reason you might be feeling a shock when touching something like a table or a door is that drier air starts building up charges on your body, with nowhere to go. When you finally touch something else the current can flow to it. This may also be common in offices or spaces with carpeting since that also deters the dissipation of charge. However, static shocks aren’t particularly harmful, and you need not worry too much. Since dry air seems to be a primary driver of the phenomenon for a few more days.
- Do we have measures to prevent Static shock?
- Here are some effective tips to make sure that risks caused by static shock are minimized:
- Keep skin moisturized: If your skin is dry, it has a higher likelihood of developing static electricity. You may apply lotion or moisturizer on your hands and skin.
- Avoid wearing rubber-soled footwear: Rubber is an excellent insulator, so wearing rubber-soled shoes may create a significant amount of static in the body.
- Ground yourself: If you think you may be carrying some static electricity, touch an inert metal object to discharge the electricity.
