The Department of Meteorology has issued an ‘Amber’ advisory for severe lightning in the Ampara and Batticaloa districts.

The advisory, issued at 11.30 a.m. today (27), will remain in effect until 11.30 p.m. tomorrow (28).

According to the advisory, thundershowers accompanied by severe lightning are likely to occur at several places in the Ampara and Batticaloa districts.

Temporary, localized strong winds may occur during thundershowers, it said.

Meanwhile, the general public has been requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damage caused by lightning.