Warning issued for severe lightning and strong winds

Warning issued for severe lightning and strong winds

July 10, 2020   03:10 pm

Thundershowers accompanied by severe lightning are likely to occur at several places in Eastern, North-central, Central, Uva, North-western and Sabaragamuwa provinces, the Department of Meteorology said.

Fairly heavy rainfall about 75 mm is likely at some places in the above areas, it said issuing a warning.

There may be temporary localized strong winds during thundershowers. General public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by lightning activity.

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