The Department of Meteorology today (Oct. 10) issued a ‘Red’ alert for thundershowers accompanied by severe lightning in parts of the island.
Accordingly, people in North-central, Eastern and Central provinces as well as Badulla, Kegalle, Vavuniya, Mullaitivu and Mannar districts have been advised to be on alert about thundershowers and severe lightning in the evening or at night.
In its advisory, the Meteorology Department further warned that temporary localized strong winds can be expected during thundershowers.
The members of the public are advised to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by lightning activity.
