The Department of Meteorology has issued an Amber advisory for severe lightning covering five provinces and five districts until 1.00 a.m. tomorrow(17).

The warning applies to Sabaragamuwa, Central, North Central, Uva and North Western provinces, as well as Batticaloa, Trincomalee, Mullaitivu, Vavuniya and Mannar districts.

Thundershowers accompanied by severe lightning and temporary localised strong winds are possible. The public is advised to take precautions to minimise the risk of lightning-related damage.