The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for thunderstorms in 13 districts effective until 11:30 p.m. today.
Thundershowers accompanied by severe lightning are likely to occur at several places in North-central, Eastern, Central and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in the Badulla, Vavuniya, Mullaitivu and Mannar districts during the evening or night.
The Met Department said that there may be temporary localized strong winds during thundershowers.
The public has been requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by lightning activity. (NewsWire)