Sri Lanka, Aug. 2 -- The Department of Meteorology has issued a warning for severe lightning in several parts of the country.

The warning is in effect for the Northern, North-Central, Eastern, and Uva provinces, as well as the Hambantota district.

The public in these areas is advised to take precautions.

In addition, the department forecasts rain or thundershowers in the afternoon, after 1:00 PM, for the Northern, North-Central, Uva, Eastern, Central, and Sabaragamuwa provinces.

The Kurunegala and Hambantota districts are also expected to experience rain.

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