Advisory issued for severe lightning

Advisory issued for severe lightning

January 14, 2026   02:39 pm

An ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Western Province.

The advisory issued at 12.30 p.m. today (14) will be effective until 11.00 p.m.

Accordingly, thundershowers accompanied with severe lightning are likely to occur at some places in the Western province. 

There may be temporary localized strong winds during thundershowers, it added. 

The general public has been requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by lightning activity.

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