Sri Lanka, May 11 -- The Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre has issued a Severe Lightning Advisory warning of thundershowers accompanied by intense lightning expected in several parts of the country from after 1.00 p.m. today, valid until 11.30 p.m. tonight (11).

According to the advisory, thundershowers with severe lightning are likely at times in parts of the Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva, North Central and Eastern provinces, as well as in the Kurunegala, Mullaittivu, Mannar and Vavuniya districts. Temporary localized strong winds may also occur during thundershowers.

The public has been urged to take adequate precautions to minimize possible damages caused by lightning activity.

Authorities have advised people to remain indoors durin...