Colombo, Oct. 12 (Daily Mirror) - The Department of Meteorology has issued an Amber advisory for severe lightning in several provinces and two districts, warning the public to take precautions during thundershowers.
The advisory, issued at 11.00 a.m. today (12), will remain in effect until 1.00 a.m. tomorrow (13).
According to the Department, thundershowers accompanied by severe lightning are likely in several areas of the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva, North-western, North-central, Eastern and Southern provinces, as well as the Mannar and Vavuniya districts.
Temporary, localized strong winds may also occur during thundershowers, the Department warned.