The National Building Research Institute (NBRI) has extended landslide early warnings for several areas across the country due to the prevailing adverse weather conditions.

The warnings will remain in effect for 24 hours, from 4:00 p.m. today (11) until 4:00 p.m. tomorrow (12).

Warning Level 2 – Amber

A Level 2 (Amber) landslide early warning has been issued for several Divisional Secretariat Divisions in three districts.

In the Kegalle District, the affected areas include Dehiowita, Deraniyagala, Aranayaka and Mawanella. In the Nuwara Eliya District, the warning applies to Nildandahinna, Walapane and Ambagamuwa Korale. In the Ratnapura District, the areas under warning are Eheliyagoda, Elapatha, Ayagama and Weligepola.

Residents in these areas are urged to remain vigilant and be prepared to evacuate to safer locations if the situation warrants.

Warning Level 1 – Yellow

A Level 1 (Yellow) landslide early warning has been issued for several Divisional Secretariat Divisions across seven districts.

In the Badulla District, the warning covers Ella and Passara. In the Colombo District, it applies to Padukka and Seethawaka, while in the Kalutara District, the affected areas are Palindanuwara and Mathugama.

In the Kandy District, the warning covers Udunuwara, Yatinuwara, Doluwa, Pasbage Korale, Udapalatha, Ganga Ihala Korale and Ududumbara. In the Kegalle District, it applies to Yatiyanthota, Bulathkohupitiya, Ruwanwella, Kegalle and Warakapola.

In the Nuwara Eliya District, the affected Divisional Secretariat Divisions include Mathurata, Kothmale West, Kothmale East, Hanguranketha and Norwood. In the Ratnapura District, the warning covers Godakawela, Kolonna, Balangoda, Ratnapura, Kiriella and Kuruwita.

Residents in the areas under Level 1 warnings are advised to remain alert, closely monitor their surroundings for signs of possible landslides and follow instructions issued by the relevant authorities.