The National Building Research Institute (NBRI) has issued landslide early warnings for several areas across nine districts due to prevailing rainy weather conditions.
The warnings will remain in effect for 24 hours, from 8.00 p.m. today (November 9) until 8.00 p.m. tomorrow (November 10).
According to the NBRI, Level 2 Amber Alerts (Be on Alert) have been issued for selected areas in six districts, while Level 1 Yellow Alerts (Be Vigilant) cover several areas in nine districts.
Which areas are under Level 2 Amber Alert?
The Level 2 Amber Alert has been issued for the following areas:
- Badulla District: Passara
- Galle District: Nagoda
- Kegalle District: Deraniyagala, Dehiowita
- Nuwara Eliya District: Nildandhahinna, Walapane, Ambagamuwa Korale
- Kandy District: Udadumbara
- Ratnapura District: Eheliyagoda, Elapatha, Ayagama, Weligepola
Which areas are under Level 1 Yellow Alert?
The Level 1 Yellow Alert covers the following areas:
- Badulla District: Meegahakivula, Ella
- Colombo District: Padukka, Seethawaka
- Galle District: Thawalama, Elpitiya, Karandeniya
- Kalutara District: Walallawita, Palindanuwara, Ingiriya, Bulathsinhala, Matugama, Agalawatta
- Kandy District: Udunuwara, Thumpane, Minipe, Yatinuwara, Doluwa, Pasbage Korale, Udapalatha, Ganga Ihala Korale
- Kegalle District: Aranayaka, Yatiyanthota, Bulathkohupitiya, Mawanella, Ruwanwella, Kegalle, Warakapola
- Nuwara Eliya District: Mathurata, West Kotmale, East Kotmale, Hanguranketha, Norwood
- Monaragala District: Wellawaya
- Ratnapura District: Godakawela, Kolonna, Balangoda, Ratnapura, Kiriella, Kuruwita
What precautions should residents take?
Disaster management authorities have urged residents in the affected areas to remain vigilant, warning that heavy rainfall could trigger landslides, earth slips and rockfalls.
Residents have also been advised to exercise caution and remain alert to signs of possible slope instability throughout the warning period.
