The Department of Meteorology has issued a severe lightning advisory for several parts of Sri Lanka, with red alerts issued for 18 districts and amber alerts for seven districts.
According to the department, the advisory was issued at 11.00 a.m. today (15) and will remain valid until 1.00 a.m. tomorrow (16).
Thundershowers accompanied by severe lightning are likely at several places in the North-Central, Eastern, Central, Sabaragamuwa and Uva provinces, as well as in the Kilinochchi, Mullaitivu, Vavuniya, Gampaha, Colombo and Kurunegala districts.
The Met Department also warned that temporary localized strong winds may occur during thunderstorms.
The public has been urged to take adequate precautions to minimize damage and risks associated with lightning activity and strong winds.
The Department advised residents in the affected areas to remain vigilant during the advisory period. (Newswire)
