The National Building Research Institute (NBRI) has extended landslide early warnings for several areas across the country due to prevailing adverse weather conditions.
The warnings will remain in effect for 24 hours, from 4.00 p.m. today (11) until 4.00 p.m. tomorrow (12).
The NBRI has issued Level 2 (Amber) warnings for selected areas in three districts and Level 1 (Yellow) warnings for several areas in seven districts.
Under the Level 2 warning, residents in the Kegalle District Divisional Secretariat Divisions of Dehiowita, Deraniyagala, Aranayaka and Mawanella have been advised to remain vigilant.
The warning also covers Nildandahinna, Walapane and Ambagamuwa Korale in the Nuwara Eliya District, and Eheliyagoda, Elapatha, Ayagama and Weligepola in the Ratnapura District.
Residents in these areas have been urged to remain alert and be prepared to move to safer locations if necessary.
Meanwhile, Level 1 (Yellow) warnings have been issued for the following areas:
- Badulla District: Ella and Passara.
- Colombo District: Padukka and Seethawaka.
- Kalutara District: Palindanuwara and Mathugama.
- Kandy District: Udunuwara, Yatinuwara, Doluwa, Pasbage Korale, Udapalatha, Ganga Ihala Korale and Ududumbara.
- Kegalle District: Yatiyanthota, Bulathkohupitiya, Ruwanwella, Kegalle and Warakapola.
- Nuwara Eliya District: Mathurata, Kothmale West, Kothmale East, Hanguranketha and Norwood.
- Ratnapura District: Godakawela, Kolonna, Balangoda, Ratnapura, Kiriella and Kuruwita.
Residents in areas under Level 1 warnings have been advised to remain alert, watch for signs of possible landslides and follow instructions issued by the relevant authorities.
