An ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva, North-Western and Southern provinces, as well as the Anuradhapura and Mannar districts.

The advisory will remain in effect until 1.00 a.m. tomorrow (8).

Thundershowers accompanied by severe lightning are likely in several places during this period, with temporary localised strong winds possible.

The public has been advised to take adequate precautions to minimise damage caused by lightning.