Latest
Advisory issued for severe lightning
The Department of Meteorology has issued an ‘Amber’ advisory for severe lightning in the Uva province and in Ampara, Batticaloa and Hambanthota districts.
The advisory, issued at 11.30 a.m. today (29), will remain in effect until 11.30 p.m. today.
According to the advisory, thundershowers accompanied by severe lightning are likely to occur at several places in the Uva province and in Ampara, Batticaloa and Hambanthota districts.
Temporary, localized strong winds may occur during thundershowers, it said.
Meanwhile, the general public has been requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damage caused by lightning.
