Advisory issued for severe lightning
December 13, 2025 02:36 pm
An ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Kalutara, Ratnapura, Galle and Matara Districts.
Accordingly, the advisory issued at 12.30 p.m. today (13) will be effective until 11.00 p.m.
The Met. Department stated that thundershowers accompanied with severe lightning are likely to occur at some places in the Kalutara, Ratnapura, Galle and Matara Districts.
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.
