The highest-level warning was issued after the NBRO identified multiple locations facing an immediate landslide threat due to persistent heavy rainfall. The evacuations will be carried out between December 9 and 19 as a precautionary measure to safeguard lives.
According to the DMC, the operations will be jointly coordinated by District Secretaries, NBRO experts, Divisional Secretaries, Grama Niladharis, the Sri Lanka Police, and other supporting agencies to ensure a smooth and safe relocation process.
Areas currently under Level 3 (Red) warnings include:
Kandy District: Hatharaliyadda, Yatinuwara, Udadumbara, Pathahewaheta, Medadumbara, Pasbage Korale, Deltota, Poojapitiya, Ganga Ihala Korale, Panwila, Gangawata Korale, Udapalatha, Harispattuwa, Kundasale, Minipe, Doluwa, Thumpane, Akurana, Udunuwara, Pathadumbara and surrounding areas.
Kegalle District: Kegalle, Galigamuwa, Mawanella, Bulathkohupitiya, Aranayaka, Yatiyanthota, Rambukkana, Warakapola and surrounding areas.
Kurunegala District: Mawathagama, Mallawapitiya, Rideegama and surrounding areas.
Matale District: Naula, Wilgamuwa, Pallepola, Ambanganga Korale, Laggala Pallegama, Ukuwela, Rattota, Matale, Yatawatta and surrounding areas.
Meanwhile, the Department of Meteorology reports that showers or thundershowers will continue intermittently across the Northern, North-Central, Eastern, Central, and Uva provinces as the northeast monsoon becomes established. Deputy Director of Weather Forecasting & Disaster Management Meril Mendis said the prevailing rainy conditions are expected to continue until December 19, 2025.
