The National Building Research Institute (NBRI) extended landslide early warning notices issued for several areas across the country amid prevailing adverse weather conditions.
According to the NBRI, the updated warnings will remain in effect until 4.00 p.m. tomorrow (11).
The warnings have been issued under two alert levels, as follows:
Level 2 – Amber Alert (Warning)
The following Divisional Secretariat Divisions have been placed under Level 2 warnings:
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 following areas have been placed under Level 1 warnings:
Badulla District: 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, Kotmale West, Kotmale East, Hanguranketha, Norwood
Monaragala District: Wellawaya
Ratnapura District: Godakawela, Kolonna, Balangoda, Ratnapura, Kiriella, Kuruwita
Residents in the affected areas have been advised to remain vigilant and follow safety instructions issued by the relevant authorities, particularly in areas vulnerable to landslides.
