The Department of Meteorology has issued a severe lightning advisory for 25 districts across Sri Lanka today (21), with red alerts issued for 19 districts and amber alerts for six districts.
According to the advisory, thundershowers accompanied by severe lightning are likely at several places in the Central, Sabaragamuwa, Northern, North-Central, North-Western, Eastern and Uva provinces.
The advisory, issued at 11.30 a.m. today (21), will remain valid until 1.30 a.m. tomorrow (22).
The Met Department warned that temporary localized strong winds may occur during thundershowers.
The public has been advised to take adequate precautions to minimise damage caused by lightning activity, including seeking shelter indoors, avoiding open areas and water bodies, and refraining from using wired telephones and connected electrical appliances during thunderstorms.
The Department also urged the public to remain cautious of fallen trees and power lines and to contact local disaster management authorities for emergency assistance. (Newswire)
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