August 18, Colombo (LNW): The National Building and Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued a Level-3 (Red) landslide evacuation alert for areas in Kalutara and Ratnapura districts as intense rainfall persists.
The warning covers Ingirya and Bulathsinhala in Kalutara, and Elapatha, Eheliyagoda, and Kalawana in Ratnapura.
With over 150mm of rain recorded within 24 hours, residents in these areas are advised to evacuate due to the heightened risk of landslides, rock falls, and ground subsidence.
The advisory urges immediate action should heavy rains continue.