The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued landslide early warnings for several areas across Sri Lanka, with the warnings remaining in effect for 24 hours from 4.00 p.m. today (October 22) until 4.00 p.m. tomorrow (October 23).
According to the NBRO, Level 1 and Level 2 landslide warnings have been issued for several Divisional Secretariat divisions in nine districts.
Level 1 Warning Areas
Badulla District: Haputale, Haldummulla, Passara, Hali-Ela and Uva Paranagama.
Colombo District: Padukka and Seethawaka.
Kalutara District: Millaniya, Ingiriya, Walallawita and Agalawatta.
Kandy District: Yatinuwara, Udunuwara, Ududumbara, Deltota, Doluwa and Minipe.
Kegalle District: Bulathkohupitiya, Yatiyantota and Warakapola.
Monaragala District: Madagama.
Ratnapura District: Ayagama, Eheliyagoda, Weligepola, Kalawana, Imbulpe, Nivithigala, Kolonna, Balangoda, Godakawela, Kahawatta, Opanayaka and Pelmadulla.
Nuwara Eliya District: Mathurata, Walapane, Hanguranketha, Nildandahinna, Kotmale East and Kotmale West.
Kurunegala District: Mawathagama, Ibbagamuwa, Rideegama and Ganewatta.
Level 2 Warning Areas
Kalutara District: Horana and Matugama.
Ratnapura District: Elapatha, Kuruwita and Ratnapura.
Kandy District: Udapalatha, Medadumbara and Kundasale.
Kegalle District: Mawanella, Deraniyagala, Ruwanwella, Dehiowita and Aranayake.
Nuwara Eliya District: Ambagamuwa and Norwood.
The NBRO has urged residents in the affected areas to remain vigilant and follow official instructions as the prevailing weather conditions may increase the risk of landslides.
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