The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued Red landslide evacuation warnings for several areas in four districts due to the prevailing adverse weather conditions.
The warnings are in effect for 24 hours, from 9.00 a.m. today (04) until 9.00 a.m. tomorrow (05).
Red (Evacuation) Warning Areas:
Kandy District
- Pasbage Korale
- Ganga Ihala Korale
- Ududumbara
Kegalle District
- Yatiyantota
Nuwara Eliya District
- Ambagamuwa
- Norwood
The NBRO has also issued Level 2 (Amber) landslide warnings for the following areas:
Kandy District
- Udapalatha
- Doluwa
- Medadumbara
- Deltota
- Panwila
Kegalle District
- Aranayaka
- Deraniyagala
- Bulathkohupitiya
- Dehiowita
Nuwara Eliya District
- Nuwara Eliya
- Kothmale East
- Kothmale West
- Thalawakelle
Ratnapura District
- Opanayaka
- Imbulpe
- Ratnapura
In addition, Level 1 (Yellow) landslide alerts have been issued for the following areas, advising residents to remain vigilant:
Kegalle District
- Kegalle
Nuwara Eliya District
- Hanguranketha
Ratnapura District
- Nivitigala
- Kuruwita
The NBRO has urged residents in the affected areas, particularly those living near slopes, cuttings and landslide-prone locations, to remain alert, follow the instructions of local authorities and evacuate immediately if advised to do so.
