Advisory for severe lightning in Western, Central, Sabaragamuwa, Uva, Southern and North-western provinces

Advisory for severe lightning issued by the natural hazards early warning center
at 01.30 p.m. valid up to 11.30 p.m. 07 November 2023

The natural hazards early warning center has warned that thundershowers accompanied by severe lightning are likely to occur at several places in Western, Central, Sabaragamuwa, Uva, Southern and North-western provinces.

The Department of Meteorology advises that people should:
• Seek shelter, preferably indoors and never under trees.
• Avoid open areas such as paddy fields, tea plantations and open water bodies during thunderstorms.
• Avoid using wired telephones and connected electric appliances during thunderstorms.
• Avoid using open vehicles, such as bicycles, tractors and boats etc.
• Beware of fallen trees and power lines.
• For emergency assistance contact the local disaster management authorities.