Met Department Warns of Severe Lightning and Thunderstorms Until 11.30 p.m.
The Department of Meteorology has issued an Amber-level severe lightning advisory for the Central, Sabaragamuwa, Uva, Eastern and North Central provinces, as well as the Mannar District.
The advisory, issued by the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre at 10.30 a.m. today (October 1), will remain in effect until 11.30 p.m. Thundershowers accompanied by severe lightning and temporary strong winds are expected in several areas.
The public has been urged to remain indoors during thunderstorms, avoid open areas and taking shelter under trees, and stay away from paddy fields, tea plantations and open water bodies. People have also been advised to avoid using wired telephones and electrical appliances connected to the power supply, as well as open vehicles such as bicycles, tractors and boats.
Residents are further advised to remain alert for fallen trees and power lines and to contact local disaster management authorities in the event of an emergency.
