General

The Department of Meteorology has issued an 'Amber' advisory for serious lightning in the Kalutara, Ratnapura, Galle, and Matara Districts of Sri Lanka. This warning was released at 12:30 p.m. today, the 12th, and will remain in effect until 11:00 p.m. The Met Department has indicated that thundershowers, along with severe lightning, are expected in some areas of these districts. Additionally, there could be brief strong winds during the thundershowers. The public is advised to take necessary precautions to reduce the risk of damage from lightning.