The Met Department is forecasting showers for many parts of the country in the next 24 hours. The public are being warned to take precautions to prevent lightning related accidents.

Sleet was experienced on Wednesday afternoon in the Kiribathgoda town and surrounding areas. Heavy showers lashed Colombo and surrounding areas this afternoon. Meanwhile, property at a house in Hewainna, Avissawella was damaged in a lightning strike on Tuesday evening.

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