Amber advisory issued for heavy lightning

COLOMBO (News 1st) - The Department of Meteorology has issued an amber advisory for severe lightning for evening today (25).

Accordingly, thundershowers accompanied by severe lightning are likely to occur at several places in Uva and Eastern provinces and in the Mullaitivu district.

Moreover, 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.