The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning for several districts, effective until 11.30 pm today.

Accordingly, thundershowers accompanied by severe lightning are likely to occur at several places in the Northern and North-central provinces and Trincomalee, Batticaloa and Matale districts.

The Met Department warned that 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 a Red Alert for 07 districts warning of heavy rain and strong wind effective until 08.30 am tomorrow (May 23). 

According to the weather advisory, heavy rain between 100 mm – 150 mm and strong winds are expected in the Western, Sabragamuwa, and North-Western provinces and the Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Mannar, Galle, and Matara districts during this period. 

Meanwhile, an Amber Alert has been issued warning of strong winds in the Central Hills, and Northern, North-Central, Western, Southern, and North Western provinces, effective until 10.30 am tomorrow (May 23).

As per the advisory, strong winds of about 50-60kmph can be expected in the said areas. (Newswire)

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