Advisory issued for severe lightning
December 4, 2025 04:53 pm
An ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in several provinces and one district.
Accordingly, the advisory issued at 03.30 p.m. today (04) will be effective until 11.30 p.m.
Thundershowers accompanied with severe lightning are likely to occur at some places in Sabaragamuwa and Southern provinces and in Kaluthara district, the Met. Department stated.
There may be temporary localized strong winds during thundershowers, it added.
Accordingly, the general public has been requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by lightning activity.
