The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has taken steps to issue early landslide warnings for several districts due to the prevailing adverse weather conditions and heavy rainfall.

The warning will be in effect for a 24-hour period from 8:00 pm today (09) until 8:00 pm tomorrow (10).

Key Points

  • Effective for 24 hours from 8:00 pm today (09) to 8:00 pm tomorrow (10).
  • Amber level warnings issued for several areas in Badulla, Galle, Kegalle, Nuwara Eliya, Kandy, and Ratnapura.
  • Public and motorists urged to remain vigilant over risks of slope failures, cut collapses, and falling rocks.

Areas on Alert (Amber Level)

Under Level 2 or Amber alert, Passara in the Badulla District and Nagoda in the Galle District have been listed.

In addition, Deraniyagala and Dehiowita in the Kegalle District; Nildandahinna, Walapane, and Ambagamuwa Korale in the Nuwara Eliya District; Ududumbara in the Kandy District; and Eheliyagoda, Elapatha, Ayagama, and Weligepola in the Ratnapura District have also been included.

Yellow Alert Areas (Be Watchful)

Under Level 1 or Yellow alert, Meegahakivula and Ella in the Badulla District; Padukka and Seethawaka in the Colombo District; and Thawalama, Elpitiya, and Karandeniya in the Galle District have been designated.

Walallawita, Palindanuwara, Ingiriya, Bulathsinhala, Mathugama, and Agalawatta in the Kalutara District, as well as Udunuwara, Tumpane, Minipe, Yatinuwara, Doluwa, Pasbage Korale, Udapalatha, and Ganga Ihala Korale in the Kandy District are also included.

Furthermore, Aranayaka, Yatiyanthota, Bulathkohupitiya, Mawanella, Ruwanwella, Kegalle, and Warakapola in the Kegalle District; Mathurata, Kothmale West, Kothmale East, Hanguranketha, and Norwood in the Nuwara Eliya District; Wellawaya in the Monaragala District; and Godakawela, Kolonna, Balangoda, Ratnapura, Kiriella, and Kuruwita in the Ratnapura District fall under this category.

Notice to the Public and Motorists

Disaster management officials request the public to remain highly cautious as landslides, cut failures, and falling rocks could occur in these areas due to the torrential rains. Motorists traveling along the affected roads are also advised to exercise extreme caution.