Red - Level Landslide Warning Issued for Parts of Kandy, Kegalle and Nuwara Eliya

The National Building Research Organization (NBRO) has issued a Level 3 (Red) landslide early warning for several areas in the Kandy, Kegalle and Nuwara Eliya districts.

The warning will remain in effect from 2:00 p.m. today (20) until 2:00 p.m. tomorrow (21).

Accordingly, the Level 3 warning applies to the Pasbage Korale Divisional Secretariat Division and surrounding areas in Kandy District; the Dehiowita, Aranayaka, Deraniyagala, Mawanella and Yatiyanthota Divisional Secretariat Divisions and surrounding areas in Kegalle District; and the Kotmale West, Kotmale East, Ambagamuwa and Norwood Divisional Secretariat Divisions and surrounding areas in Nuwara Eliya District.

Meanwhile, a Level 2 (Amber) landslide warning remains in effect for selected areas of Colombo, Galle, Kalutara, Kandy, Kegalle, Matara, Nuwara Eliya and Ratnapura districts.

The Level 2 warning covers the following areas:

Colombo District: Padukka Divisional Secretariat Division and surrounding areas.

Galle District: Nagoda, Thawalama and Neluwa Divisional Secretariat Divisions and surrounding areas.

Kalutara District: Bulathsinhala, Palindanuwara, Walallawita and Agalawatta Divisional Secretariat Divisions and surrounding areas.

Kandy District: Ganga Ihala Korale Divisional Secretariat Division and surrounding areas.

Kegalle District: Bulathkohupitiya and Kegalle Divisional Secretariat Divisions and surrounding areas.

Matara District: Akuressa and Pitabeddara Divisional Secretariat Divisions and surrounding areas.

Nuwara Eliya District: Talawakelle Divisional Secretariat Division and surrounding areas.

Ratnapura District: Pelmadulla, Ratnapura, Ayagama and Kuruwita Divisional Secretariat Divisions and surrounding areas.

Residents in the affected areas have been advised to remain vigilant for signs of possible landslides and to follow instructions issued by local authorities, particularly during periods of heavy rainfall.