The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued landslide early warnings covering several areas across nine districts due to prevailing rainy weather conditions.
The warnings are valid for 24 hours, from 8.00 p.m. on November 9 until 8.00 p.m. on November 10.
Level 2 – Amber Alert (Be on Alert)
The Level 2 warning applies to the following areas:
- Badulla District: Passara
- Galle District: Nagoda
- Kegalle District: Deraniyagala, Dehiowita
- Nuwara Eliya District: Nildandhahinna, Walapane, Ambagamuwa Korale
- Kandy District: Udadumbara
- Ratnapura District: Eheliyagoda, Elapatha, Ayagama, Weligepola
Level 1 – Yellow Alert (Be Vigilant)
The Level 1 warning covers the following areas:
- Badulla District: Meegahakivula, Ella
- Colombo District: Padukka, Seethawaka
- Galle District: Thawalama, Elpitiya, Karandeniya
- Kalutara District: Walallawita, Palindanuwara, Ingiriya, Bulathsinhala, Matugama, Agalawatta
- Kandy District: Udunuwara, Thumpane, Minipe, Yatinuwara, Doluwa, Pasbage Korale, Udapalatha, Ganga Ihala Korale
- Kegalle District: Aranayaka, Yatiyanthota, Bulathkohupitiya, Mawanella, Ruwanwella, Kegalle, Warakapola
- Nuwara Eliya District: Mathurata, West Kotmale, East Kotmale, Hanguranketha, Norwood
- Monaragala District: Wellawaya
- Ratnapura District: Godakawela, Kolonna, Balangoda, Ratnapura, Kiriella, Kuruwita
Disaster management authorities have warned that continued heavy rainfall could increase the risk of landslides, earth slips and rockfalls in the affected locations.
Residents have been urged to remain alert throughout the warning period and watch for signs of slope instability, taking necessary precautions to protect themselves and their families.
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