COLOMBO (News 1st); The Meteorological Department has issued an Amber alert for severe lightning today (14).

Accordingly, thundershowers accompanied by severe lightning are likely to occur at several places in Uva, Eastern, Central and North-Central provinces and in Vavuniya and Mullaitivu districts.

Moreover, fairly heavy showers above 50 mm may occur at some places in these areas as well.

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