The Meteorological Department issued a statement stating that there is a risk of thundershowers and strong lightning in many areas of the island this afte oon and night (17).

Accordingly, the statement states that such rain conditions are expected in the Weste , Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southe , Northweste , and Uva provinces as well as the districts of Anuradhapura, Vavuniya, and Mannar.

Temporary strong winds may also occur during thunderstorms, and the Meteorological Department has informed the public to take necessary steps to minimize the dangers caused by lightning.


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