Amber advisory issued for severe lightning in several areas

The Department of Meteorology has issued an Amber advisory for severe lightning across several provinces and districts in Sri Lanka.

The advisory, issued at 11.00 a.m. today (12), will remain in effect until 1.00 a.m. tomorrow (13).

Thundershowers accompanied by severe lightning are likely in parts of the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva, North-Western, North-Central, Eastern and Southern provinces, as well as the Mannar and Vavuniya districts.

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

The public has been urged to take adequate precautions to minimize the risk of lightning-related damage.