The Department of Meteorology has issued a weather advisory for severe lightning in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, Uva provinces and Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya districts.
According to the department, the weather advisory is effective until 11.00 pm today.
Stating there may be temporary localized strong winds during thundershowers, the department requested the public to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by lightning activity. (Newswire)