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Meteorology Department warns of severe lightning across multiple regions
Sri Lanka's Department of Meteorology has issued a severe weather alert as thundershowers accompanied by dangerous lightning conditions are forecast to affect several parts of the island.
LSN Sri Lanka ·
The Department of Meteorology has alerted the public to expect thundershowers with severe lightning across multiple areas of Sri Lanka in the coming period. The warning comes as atmospheric conditions are expected to produce intense electrical activity alongside heavy rainfall in affected regions.
Residents in warned areas have been advised to take necessary precautions, including avoiding outdoor activities during the thunderstorms and staying clear of open spaces, trees, and metal structures that could attract lightning strikes. The department recommends that people seek shelter indoors during the period of severe weather activity.
The meteorological alert underscores the importance of public vigilance during the monsoon season, when lightning-related incidents pose a significant safety risk across the island. Authorities encourage residents to monitor official weather updates and heed all safety advisories issued by relevant government departments.
No specific timeline for the affected regions was immediately detailed, though the Department of Meteorology typically provides updated forecasts through its regular bulletins and official channels.