The Department of Meteorology has issued severe lightning warnings to 14 districts. Accordingly residents of the districts mentioned below have been requested to take necessary action to safeguard themselves.
Mannar
Puttalam
Gampaha
Colombo
Kalutara
Galle
Matara
Hambantota
Ratnapura
Nuwara Eliya
Kegalle
Kurunegala
Matale
Thundershowers accompanied by severe lightning are likely to occur at several places in the island the Department said.
