The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in the Southern province and the Kalutara and Ratnapura districts today (24).
Per the advisory, effective until 11.00 pm, red alerts have been issued to 05 districts and amber alerts to 10 districts.
Thundershowers accompanied by severe lightning are likely to occur at some places in the above districts after 2.00 pm, while there may be temporary localized strong winds during thundershowers.
The public is requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damage caused by lightning activity. (Newswire)
