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Advisory issued for severe lightning
The Department of Meteorology has issued an Amber advisory for severe lightning in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North Central, Eastern and Uva provinces, as well as the Mullaitivu District.
The advisory, issued at 11.30 a.m. today (17), will remain in effect until 11.30 p.m. today (17).
According to the advisory, thundershowers accompanied by severe lightning are likely to occur at several places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North Central, Eastern and Uva provinces and the Mullaitivu District.
Temporary, localized strong winds may also occur during thundershowers, it added.
The general public is advised to take adequate precautions to minimize damage caused by lightning.
