The Department of Meteorology has issued a weather advisory for severe lightning effective until 11.30 pm today.
Accordingly, thundershowers accompanied by severe lightning are likely to occur at several places in the Western, Central, Sabaragamuwa, Uva, Southern and North-western provinces.
The department warned that there may be temporary localized strong winds during thundershowers.
The public has been requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by lightning activity. (NewsWire)
