Severe lightning warning issued for several parts of Sri Lanka

Thundershowers accompanied with severe lightning are likely to occur at several places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva, North-western and Southern provinces and in Anuradhapura, Mannar and Vavuniya districts.

There may be temporary localized strong winds during thundershowers. General public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by lightning activity.