The Department of Meteorology has issued separate ‘Amber’ level weather advisories for severe lightning and heavy rain in several provinces as well as for strong winds and rough seas.
This will be in effect until 11.30 p.m. on Sunday (Oct. 22).
Accordingly, thundershowers accompanied by severe lightning are likely to occur at several places in Central, Sabaragamuwa, North-central, Eastern and Uva provinces, the Met. Department said.
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, according to the department.
