The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in 20 districts, effective until 11.30 pm today.
Accordingly, thundershowers accompanied by severe lightning are likely to occur at several places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva, North-western, North-central and Southern provinces and the Ampara, Mannar and Vavuniya districts.
The public is requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by lightning activity. (Newswire)
