Early landslide warnings have been issued for several districts across the island due to ongoing heavy rainfall affecting various parts of the country.
The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has activated landslide warnings effective from 4:00 p.m. today (November 18) until 4:00 p.m. tomorrow (November 19).
Level 2 (Amber) Warnings – Remain Cautious and Vigilant
The following districts and Divisional Secretariat Divisions (DSDs) are under Level 2 (Amber) alerts, requiring residents to exercise heightened caution and vigilance:
- Badulla District: Haldummulla DSD and surrounding areas
- Kalutara District: Mathugama DSD and surrounding areas
- Kegalle District: Aranayake, Kegalle, and Warakapola DSDs and surrounding areas
- Ratnapura District: Imbulpe DSD and surrounding areas
Level 1 (Yellow) Warnings – Remain Watchful
The following districts and Divisional Secretariat Divisions have been placed under Level 1 (Yellow) alerts, advising residents to remain watchful:
- Badulla District: Bandarawela, Haputale, Uva Paranagama, and Kandaketiya DSDs and surrounding areas
- Colombo District: Padukka DSD and surrounding areas
- Galle District: Elpitiya DSD and surrounding areas
- Kalutara District: Walallawita, Bulathsinhala, and Dodangoda DSDs and surrounding areas
- Kandy District: Gangawata Korale, Udunuwara, Udapalatha, Thumpane, Pathahewaheta, Udadumbara, Ganga Ihala Korale, Pasbage Korale, and Yatinuwara DSDs and surrounding areas
- Kegalle District: Rambukkana, Ruwanwella, Mawanella, Deraniyagala, Yatiyanthota, and Galigamuwa DSDs and surrounding areas
- Kurunegala District: Mawathagama, Mallawapitiya, and Rideegama DSDs and surrounding areas
- Moneragala District: Bibila DSD and surrounding areas
- Nuwara Eliya District: Ambagamuwa, Haguranketha, Walapane, and Kotmale DSDs and surrounding areas
- Ratnapura District: Kiriella, Balangoda, Kalawana, Kolonna, and Ratnapura DSDs and surrounding areas
Residents in the affected areas are urged to monitor weather updates and follow safety instructions issued by local authorities.
