The landslide early warning issued by the National Building Research Institute (NBRI) has been further extended.
Accordingly, Level 2 (Watch) warnings have been issued for 10 Divisional Secretariat Divisions across three districts, while Level 1 (Be Vigilant) warnings have been issued for several Divisional Secretariat Divisions in other districts.
The warnings remain in effect until 4:00 p.m. tomorrow (24).
Level 2 – Watch (Amber)
Ratnapura District: Elapatha, Kuruwita, Ratnapura
Kegalle District: Mawanella, Deraniyagala, Ruwanwella, Dehiowita, Aranayaka
Nuwara Eliya District: Ambagamuwa, Norwood
Level 1 – Be Vigilant (Yellow)
Badulla District: Haputale, Haldummulla, Passara, Hali-Ela, Uva Paranagama
Colombo District: Padukka, Seethawaka
Kalutara District: Horana, Mathugama
Kandy District: Yatinuwara, Udunuwara, Ududumbara, Deltota, Doluwa, Minipe, Udapalatha, Kundasale, Medadumbara
Kegalle District: Bulathkohupitiya, Yatiyanthota, Warakapola
Kurunegala District: Mawatagama, Ibbagamuwa, Rideegama, Ganewatta
Monaragala District: Medagama
Nuwara Eliya District: Mathurata, Walapane, Hanguranketha, Nildandahinna, Kothmale East, Kothmale West
Ratnapura District: Ayagama, Eheliyagoda, Weligepola, Kalawana, Imbulpe, Nivitigala, Kolonna, Balangoda, Godakawela, Kahawatta, Opanayaka, Pelmadulla
Residents in the affected areas are strongly advised to remain vigilant, monitor rainfall conditions, and watch for signs of potential landslides. Anyone observing pre-landslide warning signs should move to a safer location immediately and follow instructions issued by the relevant authorities.
