Level 3 red landslide warning has been issued to the Ratnapura, Ayagama, Pelmadulla, Kuruwita, Elapatha and Openayake Divisional Secretariat Division(s) (DSD) and surrounding areas in the Ratnapura District.
The warning issued by the National Building Research Institute (NBRI) will remain in effect until 2:45 p.m. tomorrow (27).
Additionally, Level 2 (Amber) and Level 1 (Yellow) landslide warnings have been issued for several other Divisional Secretariat divisions.
Level 2 Landslide Warning – Amber
- Kalutara District: Walallawita, Dodangoda, Bulathsinhala, and Madurawala
- Kandy District: Udunuwara and Pasbage Korale
- Kegalle District: Dehiowita, Aranayaka, Galigamuwa, and Deraniyagala
- Kurunegala District: Kurunegala
- Nuwara Eliya District: Ambagamuwa Korale, Kotmale East, and Norwood
- Ratnapura District: Nivithigala, Kiriella, Balangoda, Eheliyagoda, and Kalawana
Level 1 Landslide Warning – Yellow (Be Alert)
- Galle District: Karandeniya and Thawalama
- Gampaha District: Attanagalla
- Kalutara District: Millaniya, Ingiriya, Beruwala, Horana, and Palindanuwara
- Kandy District: Udapalatha, Udadumbara, and Ganga Ihala Korale
- Kegalle District: Ruwanwella, Warakapola, Kegalle, Mawanella, and Yatiyanthota
- Kurunegala District: Mawathagama, Narammala, and Alawwa
- Nuwara Eliya District: Kotmale West
- Ratnapura District: Imbulpe, Weligepola, Kahawatta, and Kolonna
The NBRI said residents in areas under landslide warnings should remain alert for signs of ground movement, cracks in the ground or buildings, tilting trees, and unusual water seepage. The general public has also been requested to follow official instructions and evacuate promptly if advised by the authorities.
