The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-western, North-central, Southern, Uva provinces, and Ampara and Batticaloa districts today (23).
Per the advisory, effective until 11.00 pm, red alerts have been issued to 19 districts and amber alerts to 06 districts.
Warning that there could be thundershowers accompanied by severe lightning after 1.00 pm, the department states 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)
