Met Dept. warns of severe lightning and rain

Monday, 20 April 2020 19:01 - - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}

The highest ‘red’ warning for severe lightning and rain and was issued by the Meteorology Department today. Thundershowers accompanied by severe lightning are likely to occur at several places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-western, Southern, Uva and North-Central Provinces and Jaffna, Mannar, Mullaitivu and Vauniya Districts in the evening or night, the notice by the department warned.

Heavy rainfall above 100 mm is also likely in some places, according to the department.

“There may be temporary localised strong winds during thundershowers. The general public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimise damages caused by lightning activity,” the notice added.