Weather Alert : Heavy rains & lightning expected in 8 districts

January 16, 2023 at 5:47 PM

The Department of Meteorology had predicted thundershowers in several parts of Sri Lanka this evening.

Accordingly, thundershowers accompanied by severe lightning are likely to occur at several places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, Central, Uva and North-Western provinces. 

Fairly heavy showers of about 75 mm can be expected at some places in the Sabaragamuwa Province and in the Kalutara, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and Matara districts. 

The Met Department said there may be temporary localized strong winds during thundershowers. 

The general public has been requested to take adequate precautions to minimise damages caused by lightning activity. (NewsWire)