The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued early landslide warnings for multiple areas in five districts as heavy rainfall continues across parts of the island.
The warnings, which came into effect at 10:00 p.m. yesterday (25), will remain in place until 10:00 p.m. today (26).
Accordingly, a Level 2 (Amber) warning has been issued for the following areas:
Kalutara District: Walallawita Divisional Secretariat Division and surrounding areas.
Matara District: Welipitiya Divisional Secretariat Division and surrounding areas.
Meanwhile, a Level 1 (Yellow) warning has been issued for the following areas:
Galle District: Nagoda, Elpitiya, Baddegama, and Yakkalamulla DSDs and surrounding areas.
Kalutara District: Palindanuwara and Mathugama DSDs and surrounding areas.
Matara District: Kotapola DSD and surrounding areas.
Ratnapura District: Elapatha, Kalawana, and Pelmadulla DSDs and surrounding areas.
Authorities urge residents in the affected regions to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions to ensure safety in the event of potential landslides.
