March 18, Colombo (LNW): Thundershowers accompanied by severe lightning are likely to occur at several places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern and Uva provinces, the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre of the Department of Meteorology warned.
The statement added that there may be temporary localised strong winds during thundershowers.
The general public is urged to take adequate precautions to minimise damages caused by lightning activity.
