The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in the North Central, Eastern, Central, Sabaragamuwa and Uva provinces, as well as the Kilinochchi, Mullaitivu, Vavuniya, Gampaha, Colombo and Kurunegala districts.
The advisory, issued at 11.00 a.m. today (October 15), will remain in effect until 1.00 a.m. tomorrow (October 16).
According to the Department, there is a high possibility of severe lightning accompanied by thundershowers at several locations in the above areas during the evening or night.
Temporary strong winds may also occur in these areas during thundershowers.
The Department of Meteorology has urged the public to take necessary precautions to minimise the risk of lightning-related accidents.
