The Department of Meteorology has issued a severe lightning advisory for the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva, North Western, Northern, North Central and Southern provinces today (08).
The advisory, which is effective until 1.00 a.m. tomorrow (09), includes red alerts for 22 districts and amber alerts for three districts.
According to the Department, thundershowers accompanied by severe lightning are likely to occur at several locations in the affected areas. Temporary localized strong winds may also occur during thundershowers.
The public is urged to take adequate precautions to minimize the risk of damage and accidents caused by lightning activity.
