Advisory issued for severe lightning
January 12, 2026 01:04 pm
An ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in several provinces.
Accordingly, the advisory issued at noon today (12) will be effective until 11.00 p.m.
Thundershowers accompanied with severe lightning are likely to occur at some places in the Western, North-western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle and Matara districts, 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.
