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Severe lightning warning issued for several areas

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  • Showers or thundershowers were expected in much of the country after 1 p.m.
  • Some areas were forecast to receive more than 75 mm of rain; over 100 mm was expected in locations including parts of Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces.
  • A severe lightning advisory, including red and amber alerts, was reported as valid until 11.30 p.m. on October 17.
  • Authorities warned of landslide risk in eight districts and advised people to take precautions.
Based on: Lankadeepa, Daily Mirror, Rupavahini, Newswire, Ada Derana, Newsfirst, Hiru NewsWritten by AI from Lankadeepa, Daily Mirror, Rupavahini, Newswire, Ada Derana, Newsfirst, Hiru Newsthese outlets’ reports. Not reviewed by an editor. It can be wrong — the original reports are the authority. .
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Reports on the same subject from the months before this story.

  1. Hiru News (தமிழ்) · நாட்டின் பல பகுதிகளில் கொட்டப் போகும் மழை!
  2. Hiru News · Heavy rainfall over 75 mm expected in several parts of Sri Lanka
  3. Newswire · Weather Alert: Heavy rainfall of up to 150 mm and severe lightning forecast

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