Advisory issued for severe lightning in 21 districts

The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in 21 districts, effective until 11.30 pm today.

Accordingly, thundershowers accompanied by severe lightning are likely to occur at several places in the Northern, North-central, North-western, Central, Uva, Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and Trincomalee and Ampara districts during this period.

The Met Department warned that there may be temporary localized strong winds during the thundershowers.

The public is requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by lightning activity.