Warnings issued over severe lightning
October 6, 2019 03:33 pm
The Department of Meteorology has issued warning over severe lightning and thunder from 2.30 pm to 9 pm today (06 October).
Thundershowers accompanied by severe lightning are likely to occur at several places in Central, Sabaragamuwa, North-central, Eastern, and Uva provinces and in Mullaitivu and Vavuniya districts in the evening or night, predicts the Meteorology Department.
Further, temporarily strong gusty winds up to 70-80 kmph are also possible during thundershowers.
The Department of Meteorology advises that people should:
- Seek shelter, preferably indoors and never under trees.
- Avoid open areas such as paddy fields, tea plantations and open water bodies during thunderstorms.
- Avoid using wired telephones and connected electric appliances during thunderstorms.
- Avoid using open vehicles, such as bicycles, tractors, and boats, etc.
- Beware of fallen trees and power lines.
- For emergency assistance contact the local disaster management authorities.
