The Department of Meteorology has issued an Amber advisory for severe lightning in the Eastern and Uva provinces and the Polonnaruwa District.

The advisory, issued at 11.30 a.m. today (24), remains in effect until 1.30 a.m. tomorrow (25).

Thundershowers accompanied by severe lightning and temporary, localised strong winds are expected in several areas.

The public has been urged to take precautions to minimise the risk of lightning-related damage.