The Department of Meteorology has issued an Amber advisory for severe lightning across Uva Province and Ampara, Batticaloa, and Hambantota districts. 

Effective from 1:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. today (10), the warning predicts thundershowers with possible strong localized winds. 

The public is urged to take precautions to minimize risks and damages caused by lightning.