The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued landslide early warnings for seven districts due to the prevailing adverse weather conditions across the island.
The warnings will remain in effect for a 24-hour period, from 4.00 p.m. today (04) until 4.00 p.m. tomorrow (05).
Accordingly, warnings have been issued for several areas under Level 2 (Amber) and Level 1 (Yellow) alert categories as follows:
Level 2 – Alert (Amber)
- Matara District: Kotapola Divisional Secretariat Division (DSD)
- Nuwara Eliya District: Nildandhahinna DSD
- Ratnapura District: Kalawana and Godakawela Divisional Secretariat Divisions (DSDs)
Level 1 – Watch (Yellow)
- Badulla District: Welimada, Haputale, Ella, Passara, Kandaketiya, Haldummulla and Meegahakiula DSDs
- Kandy District: Yatinuwara, Madampe, Hatharaliyadda, Thumpane, Udunuwara, Doluwa, Medadumbara and Udadumbara DSDs
- Kegalle District: Rambukkana, Ruwanwella, Aranayake, Yatiyantota, Bulathkohupitiya, Kegalle and Mawanella DSDs
- Matale District: Pallepola DSD
- Nuwara Eliya District: Ambagamuwa, Norwood, Walapane, Hanguranketha and West Kotmale DSDs
- Ratnapura District: Kahawatta and Pelmadulla DSDs
Disaster management authorities have urged residents in landslide-prone areas to remain highly vigilant due to the prevailing adverse weather conditions and move to safer locations in the event of an emergency.
