Advisory issued for severe lightning
April 7, 2026 01:14 pm
An ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Sabaragamuwa, Central provinces and in Kurunegala, Anuradhapura, Mannar, Vavuniya, and Mullaitivu districts.
The advisory issued at noon today (07) will be in effect until 11.00 p.m.
Accordingly, thundershowers accompanied with severe lightning are likely to occur at some places in the Sabaragamuwa and Central provinces and in Kurunegala, Anuradhapura, Mannar, Vavuniya and Mullaitivu districts after 2.00 p.m.
There may be temporary localized strong winds during thundershowers, it added.
The general public has been requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by lightning activity.
