The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has announced that landslide early warnings issued for several districts will remain in effect until 4:00 p.m. today (October 24).
Accordingly, residents in the affected areas have been urged to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions.
Level 1 Landslide Warning
The following areas are under a Level 1 landslide warning:
Badulla District: Haputale, Haldummulla, Passara, Hali-Ela and Uva Paranagama.
Colombo District: Padukka and Seethawaka.
Kalutara District: Horana and Matugama.
Kandy District: Yatinuwara, Udunuwara, Ududumbara, Deltota, Doluw a, Minipe, Udapalatha, Kundasale and Medadumbara.
Kegalle District: Bulathkohupitiya, Yatiyanthota and Warakapola.
Kurunegala District: Mawathagama, Ibbagamuwa, Ridigama and Ganewatta.
Monaragala District: Madagama.
Nuwara Eliya District: Mathurata, Walapane, Hanguranketha, Nildandahinna, East Kotmale and West Kotmale.
Ratnapura District: Ayagama, Eheliyagoda, Weligepola, Kalawana, Imbulpe, Nivithigala, Kolonna, Balangoda, Godakawela, Kahawatta, Opanayaka and Pelmadulla.
Level 2 Landslide Warning
A Level 2 landslide warning has been issued for the following areas:
Ratnapura District: Elapatha, Kuruwita and Ratnapura.
Kegalle District: Mawanella, Deraniyagala, Ruwanwella, Dehiowita and Aranayake.
Nuwara Eliya District: Ambagamuwa and Norwood.
Residents in the affected areas are advised to closely monitor official announcements and follow safety instructions issued by the relevant authorities.
