The National Building Research Institute (NBRI) has extended its landslide early warnings issued due to heavy rainfall, with the warnings remaining in effect until 4:00 p.m. tomorrow (October 24).
Level 2 landslide warnings have been issued for the Elapatha, Kuruwita and Ratnapura Divisional Secretariat divisions in the Ratnapura District.
The same warning level applies to Mawanella, Deraniyagala, Ruwanwella, Dehiowita and Aranayake in the Kegalle District, as well as Ambagamuwa and Norwood in the Nuwara Eliya District.
Meanwhile, Level 1 landslide warnings have been issued for the following areas:
Badulla District: Haputale, Haldummulla, Passara, Hali-Ela and Uva Paranagama.
Colombo District: Padukka and Seethawaka.
Kalutara District: Horana and Matugama.
Kandy District: Yatinuwara, Udunuwara, Udadumbara, Deltota, Doluwa, Minipe, Udapalatha, Kundasale and Medadumbara.
Kegalle District: Bulathkohupitiya, Yatiyanthota and Warakapola.
Kurunegala District: Mawathagama, Ibbagamuwa, Ridigama and Ganewatta.
Monaragala District: Medagama.
Nuwara Eliya District: Mathurata, Walapane, Hanguranketha, Nildandahinna, Kotmale East and Kotmale West.
Ratnapura District: Ayagama, Eheliyagoda, Weligepola, Kalawana, Imbulpe, Nivithigala, Kolonna, Balangoda, Godakawela, Kahawatta, Opanayaka and Pelmadulla.
The NBRI has urged residents in the affected areas to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions due to continued heavy rainfall and the associated risk of landslides.
