The Department of Meteorology in Sri Lanka has released an urgent weather advisory regarding intense lightning activity expected throughout the country today. Red alerts are currently in effect for 21 districts, while four additional districts remain under amber warnings. The affected regions include the North-central, North-western, Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva, and Southern provinces, alongside Ampara, Batticaloa, Vavuniya, and Mannar. Authorities anticipate thundershowers accompanied by significant lightning strikes and potential localized gusts of wind. This advisory is scheduled to remain active until 11:30 pm tonight. Officials have strongly advised the general public to implement necessary safety measures to mitigate risks and prevent potential damage associated with these severe weather conditions.
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