By: Isuru Parakrama
November 03, Colombo (LNW): The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued early landslide warnings for eight districts in Sri Lanka as persistent heavy rainfall continues to heighten risks in affected areas.
The warnings, announced yesterday (02) at 5 pm, will remain effective until 5 pm today.
Districts under a Level 02 warning — indicating a heightened risk of landslides — include Kalutara, Kandy, Kegalle, Matara, and Ratnapura.
Specific areas identified at risk within these districts include Bulathsinhala in Kalutara; Udapalatha and Yatinuwara in Kandy; Bulathkohupitiya, Mawanella, Dehiowita, and Kegalle in Kegalle district; Pasgoda in Matara; and several high-risk locations in Ratnapura, including Eheliyagoda, Elapatha, Kuruwita, Kahawatta, Godakawela, and Pelmadulla.
Additionally, Level 01 warnings, a preliminary caution, have been issued for Welimada and Haldummulla in Badulla district, Elpitiya in Galle district, and Polgahawela in Kurunegala district.
These lower-level alerts serve as an early advisory, encouraging residents in these areas to remain vigilant and prepared for worsening conditions.
NBRO has urged residents in these areas to take proactive measures, particularly those in landslide-prone regions, and to closely monitor updates from local authorities.
As heavy rains persist, further alerts may be issued as conditions evolve, especially for communities on or near hilly terrain where landslide risk is more acute.
