The National Building Research Institute (NBRI) has issued landslide early warning to several areas in view of the prevailing adverse weather conditions across the country.
According to the NBRI, the warnings will remain in effect from 4.00 p.m. today (03) until 4.00 p.m. tomorrow (04).
Under Level 2 – Amber (Warning), the following areas have been identified:
Badulla District: Ella, Haldummulla and Haputale.
Kandy District: Udunuwara and Udadumbara.
Matara District: Kotapola.
Nuwara Eliya District: Nildandhahinna.
Ratnapura District: Kalawana and Godakawela.
Meanwhile, Level 1 – Yellow (Watch) warnings have been issued for the following areas:
Badulla District: Welimada, Meegahakivula, Passara and Kandaketiya.
Kandy District: Doluwa, Thumpane, Medadumbara, Yatinuwara, Minipe and Hatharaliyadda.
Kegalle District: Aranayaka, Mawanella, Ruwanwella, Rambukkana, Yatiyanthota, Bulathkohupitiya and Kegalle.
Kurunegala District: Rideegama and Ibbagamuwa.
Matale District: Pallepola.
Nuwara Eliya District: Kotmale West, Ambagamuwa, Hanguranketha, Walapane and Norwood.
The NBRI has advised residents in the identified areas to remain alert and take necessary precautions in view of the continuing adverse weather conditions.
