The National Building Research institute (NBRI) has issued landslide early warnings for several areas across nine districts due to prevailing rainy weather conditions.
The warnings will remain in effect for a 24-hour period, from 8.00 p.m. today (09) until 8.00 p.m. tomorrow (10).
Level 2 – Amber Alert (Be on Alert)
The Level 2 warning has been issued for the following areas:
Badulla District: Passara
Galle District: Nagoda
Kegalle District: Deraniyagala, Dehiowita
Nuwara Eliya District: Nildandhahinna, Walapane, Ambagamuwa Korale
Kandy District: Udadumbara
Ratnapura District: Eheliyagoda, Elapatha, Ayagama, Weligepola
Level 1 – Yellow Alert (Be Vigilant)
The Level 1 warning covers the following areas:
Badulla District: Meegahakivula, Ella
Colombo District: Padukka, Seethawaka
Galle District: Thawalama, Elpitiya, Karandeniya
Kalutara District: Walallawita, Palindanuwara, Ingiriya, Bulathsinhala, Matugama, Agalawatta
Kandy District: Udunuwara, Thumpane, Minipe, Yatinuwara, Doluwa, Pasbage Korale, Udapalatha, Ganga Ihala Korale
Kegalle District: Aranayaka, Yatiyanthota, Bulathkohupitiya, Mawanella, Ruwanwella, Kegalle, Warakapola
Nuwara Eliya District: Mathurata, West Kotmale, East Kotmale, Hanguranketha, Norwood
Monaragala District: Wellawaya
Ratnapura District: Godakawela, Kolonna, Balangoda, Ratnapura, Kiriella, Kuruwita
Disaster management authorities have urged residents in the affected areas to remain vigilant, as heavy rainfall could trigger landslides, earth slips and rockfalls.
Residents have also been advised to exercise caution and remain alert to any signs of potential slope instability throughout the warning period.
