The Department of meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in the Uva and Eastern provinces and the Mullaittivu and Polonnaruwa districts today (29).

Per the advisory, effective until 11.30 pm, res alerts have been issued to 07 districts and amber alerts to 18 districts. 

The Met Department warns that thundershowers accompanied with severe lightning is likely to occur at several places in the said provinces and districts, while there may be temporary localized strong winds during thundershowers. 

The public is requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by lightning activity. (Newswire)

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