Lightning Risk Areas in Sri Lanka

            Lightning is a natural disaster and it causes death and damage all over the globe. It continues to be a frequent killer. According to the data available to us in Sri Lanka, the areas with highest record of lightning damage are Kalutara, Matugama, Horana, Padukka, Ingiriya, Bulathsinghala, Avissawella, Yatiyantota, Akuressa, Malabe, Biyagama, Weliveriya, Yakkala, Nittambuwa, Katunayake, Colombo, Ratmalana. However there are many small pockets all over the country where severe lightning damage has been reported. Although the acute lightning seasons in the country are March, April and October, November, for the last few years we observe thunderstorm activities scattered through out the year.