The National Building Research Institute (NBRI) has extended the landslide early warning issued due to prevailing heavy rainfall, with the warning remaining in effect until 4:00 p.m. tomorrow (24).
Accordingly, Level 2 warnings have been issued to residents of the Elapatha, Kuruwita and Ratnapura Divisional Secretariat divisions in the Ratnapura District.
Level 2 warnings have also been issued to residents of the Mawanella, Deraniyagala, Ruwanwella, Dehiowita and Aranayake Divisional Secretariat divisions in the Kegalle District and the Ambagamuwa and Norwood Divisional Secretariat divisions in the Nuwara Eliya District.
Meanwhile, Level 1 landslide warnings have been issued for several other areas across the country.
Badulla District: Haputale, Haldummulla, Passara, Hali-Ela and Uva Paranagama.
Colombo District: Padukka and Seethawaka.
Kalutara District: Horana and Matugama.
Kandy District: Yatinuwara, Udunuwara, Udadumbara, Deltota, Doluwa, Minipe, Udapalatha, Kundasale and Medadumbara.
Kegalle District: Bulathkohupitiya, Yatiyanthota and Warakapola.
Kurunegala District: Mawathagama, Ibbagamuwa, Ridigama and Ganewatta.
Monaragala District: Medagama.
Nuwara Eliya District: Mathurata, Walapane, Hanguranketha, Nildandahinna, Kotmale East and Kotmale West.
Ratnapura District: Ayagama, Eheliyagoda, Weligepola, Kalawana, Imbulpe, Nivithigala, Kolonna, Balangoda, Godakawela, Kahawatta, Opanayaka and Pelmadulla.
The NBRO has urged residents in the affected areas to remain alert and take necessary precautions in view of the continued heavy rainfall and the associated risk of landslides.
