The Meteorology Department issued an advisory for severe lightning for today.
The Department said thundershowers accompanied by severe lightning are likely to occur at several places in Central, Uva, Eastern, Northern, North-central and provinces and in Hambantota district.
They general public to be aware of temporary localized strong
Winds during thundershowers, and take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by lightning.
A Sri Lanka Air Force Bell 212 helicopter belonging to the No. 72 squadron has crashed into the Madhuru Oya reservoir this morning, Air FOrce Media Spokesman Eranda Geeganage said.
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In its first electoral test since taking power, the ruling National People’s Power (NPP) fell short of expectations, winning only around 40 % of the national vote in Tuesday’s local government election and falling short of enough seats to gain control of the majority of councils.
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