The National Building and Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued early landslide warnings for several areas in the Badulla, Kandy, Kurunegala, and Matale districts as heavy rainfall persists across the island.
These warnings are effective until 8:00 a.m. tomorrow (January 20).
Level 1 (Yellow) Warnings:
- Badulla District: Badulla, Passara, and Hali Ela Divisional Secretariat Divisions (DSDs) and surrounding areas.
- Kandy District: Medadumbara, Pathadumbara, and Doluwa DSDs and surrounding areas.
- Kurunegala District: Rideegama DSD and surrounding areas.
- Matale District: Laggala Pallegama, Ambanganga Korale, Pallepola, Matale, and Naula DSDs and surrounding areas.
Level 2 (Amber) Warnings:
- Kandy District: Ududumbara DSD and surrounding areas.
- Matale District: Yatawatta, Ukuwela, Rattota, and Wilgamuwa DSDs and surrounding areas.
Residents in these areas are urged to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions to ensure safety in the event of landslides.
