The Department of Meteorology in Sri Lanka has released an amber alert regarding the risk of intense lightning strikes across Uva Province, as well as the Ampara and Batticaloa districts. Published by the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre on Sunday morning, the advisory remains effective until 11 p.m. on October 25. Officials anticipate thundershowers and localized gusty winds in these regions. To ensure safety, authorities have instructed the public to remain indoors and steer clear of vulnerable locations such as open fields, bodies of water, and tea estates. Furthermore, residents are cautioned against using wired telephones or electrical equipment and are advised to avoid operating open vehicles like tractors or bicycles while the weather conditions persist.
Source : Newswire
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