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Strong Lightning Warnings Issued for Several Areas Amid Rainfall

October 19, 2026·1 min read
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  1. 01The Department of Meteorology issued a warning for rough sea areas.
  2. 02Sea areas from Chilaw to Hambantota may experience high winds.
  3. 03Wind speeds could reach 60 to 70 kilometers per hour.
  4. 04Fishing and naval communities are advised to remain vigilant.
  5. 05Severe lightning is expected in multiple provinces.
  6. 06Precautions against lightning hazards are recommended.
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COLOMBO (News 1st): In an advisory issued by The Department of Meteorology, has warned that sea areas extending from Chilaw to Hambantota, via Colombo and Galle, could become very rough at times.Wind speeds in these sea areas could increase to between 60 and 70 kilometres per hour.The Department of Meteorology has urged fishing and naval communities to remain vigilant.Meanwhile the MET Department in an advisory issued, warned of severe lightning in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North Central, Eastern and Uva Provinces, as well as in the Kurunegala, Jaffna, Vavuniya and Mullaitivu districts.The public has been urged to take precautions to protect themselves from lightning-related hazards.

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