Tuesday, April 17, 2018 - 07:10
Severe thunderstorms accompanied by lightning are expected particularly in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern and North-western provinces the Meteorology Department said today.
Strong gusty winds above 70-80 kmph are also expected during thundershowers.
The Department of Meteorology urged the public to take adequate precautions as follows:
- Seek shelter, preferably indoors and never under trees.
- Avoid open areas such as paddy fields, tea plantations and open water bodies during thunderstorms.
- Avoid using wired telephones and connected electric appliances during thunderstorms.
- Avoid using open vehicles, such as bicycles, tractors and boats etc.
- Beware of fallen trees and power lines.
- For emergency assistance contact the local disaster management authorities.
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