PAWA- Power Protection Information Storms, Lightning, Electricity and You Wild storms, lightning strikes, strong winds and driving rain can all play havoc with our power supply. Darwin and surrounding areas are the most lightning prone in the world. This is due not only to our location in the tropical belt, but also because ironstone in the ground attracts lightning.
Problems caused by lightning strikes can vary in each case.
The effect of a lightning strike depends on whether the strike is close-by or a few suburbs away. If a strike is on top of your home it can result in a voltage change. If it is a small change, there is usually no problem. However, if the change in voltage is high it can result in the destruction of equipment. Most general household appliances are able to cope with small surges.