The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued landslide early warnings for six districts due to the prevailing heavy rainfall across the country.
The warnings were issued at 07:00 a.m. today (20) and will remain in effect for a 24-hour period until 07:00 a.m. tomorrow (21).
Accordingly, Level 1 — “Remain Vigilant” (Yellow Warning) landslide warnings have been issued for the following Divisional Secretariat Divisions:
In the Galle District, the warning applies to the Nagoda Divisional Secretariat Division.
In the Kalutara District, the warning applies to the Palindanuwara Divisional Secretariat Division.
In the Kandy District, the warning applies to the Pasbage Korale Divisional Secretariat Division.
In the Kegalle District, the warning applies to the Deraniyagala Divisional Secretariat Division.
- In the Ratnapura District, the warning applies to Pelmadulla, Ratnapura, Kuruwita and Nivithigala Divisional Secretariat Divisions.
Meanwhile, Level 2 — “Alert” (Amber) landslide warnings have been issued for the Ambagamuwa Divisional Secretariat Division in the Nuwara Eliya District.
