The National Building Research Institute (NBRI) has issued Level 3 (Red) landslide warnings for several areas in the Ratnapura, Kalutara and Nuwara Eliya districts.
The warnings will remain in effect until 6.00 p.m. tomorrow (27), according to the NBRI.
In the Ratnapura District, Level 3 warnings have been issued for the Kuruwita, Elapatha, Ayagama, Openayake, Pelmadulla and Ratnapura Divisional Secretariat divisions and surrounding areas.
In the Kalutara District, the warnings cover the Bulathsinhala and Dodangoda Divisional Secretariat divisions and surrounding areas.
In the Nuwara Eliya District, Level 3 warnings have been issued for the Ambagamuwa Korale and Norwood Divisional Secretariat divisions and surrounding areas.
Meanwhile, Level 1 (Yellow) and Level 2 (Amber) landslide warnings have been issued for several areas in the Colombo, Galle, Gampaha, Kandy, Kegalle, Kurunegala and Matara districts.
The NBRI has urged residents in landslide-prone areas to remain vigilant and follow instructions issued by local authorities.
Residents have also been advised to watch for warning signs, including cracks in the ground, unusual water seepage, leaning trees and sudden changes in water flow.
