The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued early landslide warnings for multiple areas across six districts, as heavy rainfall continues to affect parts of the island.
The warnings will remain in effect until 10:00 a.m. tomorrow (May 19), the NBRO announced.
A Level 1 (Yellow) warning has been issued for the following Divisional Secretariat Divisions (DSDs) and surrounding areas:
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Colombo District: Seethawaka DSD
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Galle District: Elpitiya DSD
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Kalutara District: Palindanuwara and Ingiriya DSDs
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Kandy District: Pasbage Korale DSD
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Kegalle District: Bulathkohupitiya, Ruwanwella, Dehiowita, and Warakapola DSDs
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Ratnapura District: Eheliyagoda, Kiriella, and Kuruwita DSDs
Residents in these areas are advised to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions in light of the continued rainfall and potential landslide risk.
