The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued landslide early warnings for several areas in four districts due to the prevailing heavy rainfall affecting parts of the country.
According to the NBRO, the warnings will remain in effect for 24 hours, from 4.00 a.m. today (12) until 4.00 a.m. tomorrow (13).
Level 1 – “Remain Vigilant” (Yellow Warning) landslide alerts have been issued for residents in the following Divisional Secretariat Divisions:
Kalutara District
- Palindanuwara
Kandy District
- Doluwa
Nuwara Eliya District
- Ambagamuwa
Ratnapura District
- Pelmadulla
- Ayagama
- Ratnapura
- Godakawela
- Kalawana
- Nivitigala
The NBRO has advised residents in these areas to remain alert for signs of landslides, slope failures, rock falls, cutting failures, and ground subsidence, particularly in locations experiencing continuous rainfall.
Authorities have urged the public to pay close attention to official warnings and immediately contact local disaster management officials if any warning signs such as cracks in walls or the ground, leaning trees, or unusual sounds from slopes are observed.
The warnings have been issued as several parts of the island continue to experience heavy rainfall associated with the prevailing weather conditions.
