January 06, Colombo (LNW): Residents in several hill country areas have been placed on alert following the issuance of early landslide warnings prompted by continuous rainfall across parts of the country.
The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has announced that the advisory will remain in force from 10.00 pm last night until 1.00 pm today (06), as soil saturation levels continue to rise in vulnerable locations. Authorities warn that further downpours could increase the likelihood of slope failures, particularly in high-risk terrain.
A Level One (Yellow) warning has been declared for the Udadumbara area in the Kandy District, the Wilgamuwa region in the Matale District, and the Walapane Division in the Nuwara Eliya District, including surrounding localities.
Residents in these areas are urged to remain vigilant, limit travel where possible and promptly report any signs of ground movement, such as cracks in walls, tilting trees or unusual sounds from nearby slopes.