Severe lightning alert issued for 17 districts today

The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in the North-western, Central, Sabaragamuwa, Uva, Western and North-Central provinces and the Galle, Matara, Mannar districts today (02). 

Per the advisory, effective until 11.30 pm, red alerts have been issued for 17 districts and amber alerts for 08 districts. 

The Met Department warns that thundershowers accompanied with severe lightning are likely to occur at several places in the said districts, while there may be temporary localized strong winds during thundershowers. 

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

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