Thunderstorm warning issued for six provinces

The Meteorology Department today warned of thunderstorms accompanied by severe lightning and thunder in Eastern, Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-western and Southern provinces during next eight hours starting from 3.00 pm today.

It said temporarily strong gusty winds speeding up to 70-80 kmph were possible during thundershowers.

The Department expects heavy showers around 100mm in some places.

Meanwhile, the Department warned the public to seek shelter, preferably indoors and covered vehicles.

The Department warned the general public of using wired telephones and connected electric appliances during thunderstorms.

Meanwhile, the Department issued a heat weather advisory for Northern, Eastern and Uva provinces and in Polonnaruwa district tomorrow. (Thilanka Kanakarathna)