The Department of Meteorology has issued red alerts for severe lightning in 10 districts and amber alerts for 15 districts, warning of thunderstorms accompanied by severe lightning in several parts of Sri Lanka.

According to the advisory issued at 11.30 a.m. today (22), the warnings will remain in effect until 1.30 a.m. tomorrow (23).

The Met Department stated that thunderstorms accompanied by severe lightning are likely at several places in the Central, Eastern and Uva provinces, as well as the Polonnaruwa and Hambantota districts.

The advisory also warned of temporary, localised strong winds during thunderstorms.

The public has been urged to take adequate precautions to minimise damage caused by lightning activity.

The Department advised residents to seek shelter indoors during thunderstorms and avoid taking shelter under trees. People have also been warned against remaining in open areas, including paddy fields, tea plantations and open water bodies.

The public has further been advised to avoid using wired telephones and connected electrical appliances during thunderstorms, as well as open vehicles such as bicycles, tractors and boats.

The Met Department also warned of the dangers posed by fallen trees and power lines.

Members of the public requiring emergency assistance have been advised to contact their local disaster management authorities. (Newswire)

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The Department of Meteorology has issued a severe lightning advisory for 25 districts across Sri Lanka today (21), with red alerts issued for 19 districts and amber alerts for six districts.

According to the advisory, thundershowers accompanied by severe lightning are likely at several places in the Central, Sabaragamuwa, Northern, North-Central, North-Western, Eastern and Uva provinces.

The advisory, issued at 11.30 a.m. today (21), will remain valid until 1.30 a.m. tomorrow (22).

The Met Department warned that temporary localized strong winds may occur during thundershowers.

The public has been advised to take adequate precautions to minimise damage caused by lightning activity, including seeking shelter indoors, avoiding open areas and water bodies, and refraining from using wired telephones and connected electrical appliances during thunderstorms.

The Department also urged the public to remain cautious of fallen trees and power lines and to contact local disaster management authorities for emergency assistance. (Newswire)

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The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in several parts of Sri Lanka, valid until 1.00 a.m. tomorrow (20).

According to the advisory issued at 11.30 a.m. today (19), severe lightning is likely at several places in the Central, Sabaragamuwa, North-central, Eastern, Uva and Southern provinces.

The warning also applies to the Kurunegala, Jaffna, Vavuniya and Mullaitivu districts.

The Met Department warned that thundershowers accompanied by severe lightning are likely in these areas, while temporary localized strong winds may also occur during thundershowers.

The public has been urged to take adequate precautions to minimize damage caused by lightning activity.

Accordingly, people are advised to seek shelter indoors, avoid open areas such as paddy fields and tea plantations, and stay away from open water bodies during thunderstorms.

The Department also advised against using wired telephones, connected electrical appliances and open vehicles such as bicycles, tractors and boats during thunderstorms.

The public has been urged to remain cautious of fallen trees and power lines and contact local disaster management authorities in the event of an emergency. (Newswire)

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The Department of Meteorology has issued a severe lightning advisory for several parts of Sri Lanka, with red alerts issued for 16 districts and amber alerts for nine districts.

According to the advisory, issued at 11.30 a.m. today (17), thundershowers accompanied by severe lightning are likely at several places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-Central, Eastern and Uva provinces, as well as the Mullaitivu District.

The advisory remains in effect until 11.30 p.m. today.

The Met Department warned that temporary, localised strong winds may also occur during thundershowers.

The public has been advised to take necessary precautions to minimise damage caused by lightning, including seeking shelter indoors, avoiding open areas and water bodies, and refraining from using wired telephones and connected electrical appliances during thunderstorms.

People have also been urged to avoid travelling in open vehicles such as bicycles, tractors and boats, and to remain cautious of fallen trees and power lines.

In case of emergencies, the public is advised to contact local disaster management authorities. (Newswire)

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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)

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The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva, North-western, Northcentral, Eastern and Southern provinces and the Mannar, Vavuniya districts today (12).

Per the advisory, effective until 01.00 am tomorrow (13), red alerts have been issued for 22 districts and amber alerts for 03 districts. 

The Met Department warns that thundershowers accompanied with severe lightning are likely to occur at several places in the districts, while there may be temporary localized strong winds during thundershowers. 

The public is requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by lightning activity. (Newswire)

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The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva, North-western, Northern, North-central, Southern provinces today (08).

Per the advisory, effective until 01.00 am tomorrow (09), red alerts have been issued for 22 districts and amber alerts to 3 districts. 

The department warns that thundershowers accompanied with severe lightning is likely to occur at several places in the provinces, while there may be temporary localized strong winds during thundershowers.

The public is requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by lightning activity. (Newswire)

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The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva, North-western and Southern provinces and the Anuradhapura and Mannar districts today (07). 

Per the advisory, effective until 01.00 am tomorrow (08), red alerts have been issued to 17 districts and amber alerts to 08 districts. 

The department warns that thundershowers accompanied with severe lightning are likely to occur at several places in the districts, while there may be temporary localized strong winds during thundershowers. 

The public is requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by lightning activity. (Newswire)

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The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva, North-western and Southern provinces and the Anuradhapura and Mannar districts today (06).

Per the advisory, effective until 01.00 am tomorrow (07), red alerts have been issued to 17 districts and amber alerts to 08 districts.

The Met Department warns that thundershowers accompanied with severe lightning are likely to occur at several places in the said districts, while there may be temporary localized strong winds during thundershowers. 

The public is requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by lightning activity. (Newswire)

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The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in the North-western, Central, Sabaragamuwa, Uva, Western, Southern and North-Central provinces and the Mannar district today (05).

Per the advisory, effective until 01.00 am tomorrow (06), red alerts have been issued to 18 districts and amber alerts to 07 districts.

The Met Department warns that thundershowers accompanied with severe lightning are likely to occur at several places in the said provinces and districts, while there may be temporary localized strong winds during thundershowers. 

The public is requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by lightning activity. (Newswire)

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The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in the North-western, Central, Sabaragamuwa, Uva, Western and North-Central provinces and the Galle, Matara, Mannar districts today (02). 

Per the advisory, effective until 11.30 pm, red alerts have been issued for 17 districts and amber alerts for 08 districts. 

The Met Department warns that thundershowers accompanied with severe lightning are likely to occur at several places in the said districts, while there may be temporary localized strong winds during thundershowers. 

The public is requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by lightning activity. (Newswire)

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The Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre of the Department of Meteorology has issued an amber advisory for severe lightning valid until 11:30 p.m. today (30).  

According to the department, thundershowers accompanied by severe lightning are likely in the Uva and Eastern provinces, as well as the Mullaittivu, Polonnaruwa and Hambantota districts. Temporary localized strong winds are also expected during thundershowers.  

The Department of Meteorology urges the public to take precautions to minimize damage, advising people to seek indoor shelter rather than standing under trees, avoid open areas such as paddy fields, tea plantations and water bodies, refrain from using wired telephones and connected electrical appliances, avoid open vehicles like bicycles, tractors and boats and stay vigilant for fallen trees and power lines. (Newswire)

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The Department of meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in the Uva and Eastern provinces and the Mullaittivu and Polonnaruwa districts today (29).

Per the advisory, effective until 11.30 pm, res alerts have been issued to 07 districts and amber alerts to 18 districts. 

The Met Department warns that thundershowers accompanied with severe lightning is likely to occur at several places in the said provinces and districts, while there may be temporary localized strong winds during thundershowers. 

The public is requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by lightning activity. (Newswire)

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The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in the Uva and Eastern provinces, and in the Mullaittivu and Polonnaruwa districts today (29).

Per the advisory, effective until 11.30 pm, red alerts have been issued to 07 districts and amber alerts to 18 districts. 

The department warns that thundershowers accompanied with severe lightning are likely to occur at several places in the said provinces and districts, while there may be temporary localized strong winds during thundershowers.

The public is requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by lightning activity. (Newswire)

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A 15‑year‑old boy was killed last evening in the Agalawatta area of Kalutara after being struck by lightning, while his brother sustained injuries to his arm.

Family members said the lightning struck around 6.15 pm, and the boy was found thrown under the bed. 

His mother discovered him and rushed him to hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

The victim’s brother, who was also caught in the strike, has sustained injuries to his arm. (Newswire)

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The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in the Uva, Eastern, Central, North central provinces and the Mullaittivu district today (16). 

Per the advisory, effective until 11.30 pm, red alerts have been issued for 11 districts and amber alerts for 14 districts. 

The Met Department warns that thundershowers accompanied with severe lightning is likely to occur at several places in the said provinces and district, while there may be temporary localized strong winds during thunderstorms. 

The public is requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by lightning activity. (Newswire)

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The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in the North-central, North-western, Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva and Southern provinces and the Ampara, Batticaloa, Vavuniya and Mannar districts today (16). 

Per the advisory, effective until 11.30 pm, red alerts have been issued to 21 districts and amber alerts to 04 districts.

The Met Department warns that thundershowers accompanied with severe lightning is likely to occur at several places in the said provinces and districts, and there may be temporary localized strong winds during thundershowers.

The public is requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by lightning activity. (Newswire)

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The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in the North-central, North-western, Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva, and Southern provinces, as well as the Ampara, Batticaloa, and Mannar districts today (14).

According to the advisory, which is effective until 11.30 pm, red alerts have been issued for 20 districts and amber alerts for 5 districts.

The Met Department warns that thundershowers accompanied by severe lightning are likely to occur in several places across the listed provinces and districts, and temporary localized strong winds may also occur during thundershowers.

The public is requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damage caused by lightning activity. (Newswire)

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The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in the Eastern and Uva provinces and Polonnaruwa district today (08).

Per the advisory, effective until 11.30 pm, red alerts have been issued for 06 districts and amber alerts to 08 districts. 

The Met Department warns that thundershowers accompanied with severe lightning are likely to occur at several places in Uva and Eastern provinces and in Polonnaruwa district. 

There may be temporary localized strong winds during thundershowers, it added. 

The public is requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by lightning activity. (Newswire)

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The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in the Eastern and Uva provinces and the Polonnaruwa and Mullaittivu districts today (07). 

Per the advisory, effective until 11.30 pm, red alerts have been issued to 07 districts and amber alerts to 06 districts. 

The Met Department warns that thunderstorms accompanied with severe lightning are likely to occur at several places in Uva and Eastern provinces and in Polonnaruwa and Mullaittivu districts, while there may be temporary localized strong winds during thunderstorms. 

The public is requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by lightning activity. (Newswire)

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