Strong Lightning Warnings Issued for Several Areas Amid Rainfall

COLOMBO (News 1st): In an advisory issued by The Department of Meteorology, has warned that sea areas extending from Chilaw to Hambantota, via Colombo and Galle, could become very rough at times.

Wind speeds in these sea areas could increase to between 60 and 70 kilometres per hour.

The Department of Meteorology has urged fishing and naval communities to remain vigilant.

Meanwhile the MET Department in an advisory issued, warned of severe lightning in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North Central, Eastern and Uva Provinces, as well as in the Kurunegala, Jaffna, Vavuniya and Mullaitivu districts.

The public has been urged to take precautions to protect themselves from lightning-related hazards.