November 18, Colombo (LNW): Residents in several parts of the country have been urged to remain on high alert after continuous downpours triggered early warnings of potential landslides across a number of districts.
The National Building Research Organisation announced that its advisories would remain in force from 7.00 p.m. Monday (17) until 7.00 p.m. Tuesday (18), cautioning that saturated soil conditions could worsen if the unsettled weather persists.
Enhanced, level-two alerts have been issued for communities within the Haldummulla administrative area in Badulla and the Aranayaka division in Kegalle, where officials say the terrain is especially vulnerable following days of relentless rain.
In addition, level-one notices have been extended to pockets across eight districts, with authorities advising residents to monitor official updates closely and be prepared to relocate should conditions deteriorate.
