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Advisory issued for severe lightning across all provinces
The Department of Meteorology has issued an Amber advisory for severe lightning across all provinces of Sri Lanka.
The advisory, issued at 11.00 a.m. today (14), will remain in effect until 1.00 a.m. tomorrow (15).
According to the advisory, thundershowers accompanied by severe lightning are likely to occur at most places across the island.
Temporary, localised strong winds may also occur during thundershowers, it said.
The general public is advised to take adequate precautions to minimise damage caused by lightning.
