Thundershowers accompanied by severe lightning are likely to occur at several places in Northern and Eastern provinces and in Polonnaruwa and Badulla districts.
There may be temporary localized strong winds during thundershowers. General public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by lightning activity.
The Met Department also advised the public to:
- seek shelter, preferably indoors and never under trees
- avoid open areas such as paddy fields, tea plantations and open water bodies during thunderstorms
- avoid using wired telephones and connected electric appliances during thunderstorms
- avoid using open vehicles, such as bicycles, tractors and boats etc,
- beware of fallen trees and power lines
- for emergency assistance contact the local disaster management authorities
