Landslide Early Warning Issued for Several Districts

Warning Level 3 - Evacuation (Red)

The highest level of warning, Level 3 (Red), has been issued for the following areas:

• Kandy District: Medadumbara, Udunuwara, Ududumbara, Doluwa, Pathahewaheta, Harispattuwa, Pathadumbara, Yatinuwara, Delthota, Kandy Four Gravets or Gangawata Korale, Udapalatha.

• Matale District: Ukuwela, Ambanganga Korale, Naula, Wilgamuwa, Yatawatta, Pallepola, Matale, Rattota, Laggala Pallegama.

• Nuwara Eliya District: Walapane.

Residents in these areas are urged to evacuate immediately to safer locations, as the likelihood of landslides is high.

Warning Level 2 - Alert (Amber)

A Level 2 (Amber) alert has been issued for the following areas:

• Badulla District: Badulla, Bandarawela, Meegahakiwula, Passara, Hali Ela.

• Kandy District: Hatharaliyadda, Pasbage Korale, Akurana, Thumpane, Gangawata Korale, Panwila, Poojapitiya.

• Kegalle District: Yatiyanthota, Mawanella, Warakapola, Aranayake, Rambukkana, Ruwanwella, Kegalle, Galigamuwa, Bulathkohupitiya.

• Nuwara Eliya District: Hanguranketha, Kotmale.

Residents in these areas are advised to be on alert and take precautionary measures as the situation remains unstable.

Warning Level 1 - Watch (Yellow)

A Level 1 (Yellow) watch has been issued for the following areas, where the risk of landslides is moderate:

• Badulla District: Lunugala, Haldummulla, Welimada, Ella, Soranathota, Kandeketiya, Uwa Paranagama, Haputhale.

• Colombo District: Seethawaka.

• Gampaha District: Attanagalla.

• Kegalle District: Dehiowita, Deraniyagala.

• Nuwara Eliya District: Nuwara Eliya, Ambagamuwa.

• Ratnapura District: Eheliyagoda, Ratnapura, Openayake, Imbulpe, Kahawaththa, Kuruwita, Pelmadulla, Balangoda.

Authorities have called on the public to remain cautious, especially in these high-risk zones, and to stay informed about the latest weather updates.

Safety Measures

• Residents in Level 3 (Red) areas are urged to evacuate immediately to designated safe locations.
• Those in Level 2 (Amber) areas should stay vigilant and monitor conditions closely, avoiding travel in vulnerable areas.
• Residents in Level 1 (Yellow) zones should stay alert and be prepared to take action if conditions worsen.

Authorities continue to monitor the situation and will provide updates as necessary. All are advised to heed official instructions and remain safe during this period of heightened landslide risk.