Red Alerts Issued for Immediate Evacuation
Red evacuation notices have been issued for the following areas identified as being at high risk of landslides:
Kegalle District – Deraniyagala, Ruwanwella, Dehiowita
Ratnapura District – Eheliyagoda, Kuruwita, Ayagama, Ratnapura
Residents in these areas have been urged to evacuate immediately and follow instructions from local authorities.
Level 2 Landslide Warnings – Be Alert
Second-level landslide warnings, advising residents to remain highly vigilant, have been issued for:
Colombo District – Seethawaka, Padukka
Gampaha District – Attanagalla
Kalutara District – Bulathsinhala, Horana, Ingiriya, Palindanuwara
Kegalle District – Yatiyanthota
Ratnapura District – Pelmadulla, Kiriella, Elapatha, Kalawana, Nivithigala
Level 1 Warnings – Remain Vigilant
First-level landslide warnings, urging residents to remain watchful, have also been issued for:
Gampaha District – Mirigama, Divulapitiya
Kalutara District – Agalawatta, Matugama
Kegalle District – Bulathkohupitiya
Nuwara Eliya District – Ambagamuwa
Authorities have advised the public in vulnerable areas to stay alert for signs of landslides, avoid unnecessary travel during heavy rainfall, and closely follow updates issued by disaster management officials.
