Advisory for severe lightning issued to 12 districts

November 13, 2024 at 2:07 PM

The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning to 12 districts, effective until 11.30 pm today.

Accordingly, thundershowers accompanied by severe lightning are likely in the Central, Uva, Sabragamuwa, and Southern Provinces, and in the Kalutara and Kurunegala Districts during this period.

The public has been requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers. (Newswire)