Weather advisory issued for severe lightning

The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in several provinces and districts. 

Thundershowers accompanied by severe lightning are likely to occur at several places in Western, Central, Sabaragamuwa provinces and in and Galle, Matara and Puttalam districts, it said.

There may be temporary localized strong winds during thundershowers. The general public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by lightning activity.