The National Building Research Institute (NBRI) has issued a Level 2 Amber landslide early warning for specific divisions within the Nuwara Eliya and Ratnapura districts.
The advisory is effective from 4:00 p.m. today (14) until 4:00 p.m. tomorrow( 15). Under the Level 2 Amber warning, residents in Maturata, Walapane, Hanguranketha and Nildandahinna (Nuwara Eliya District), as well as Kolonna and Balangoda (Ratnapura District) are advised to stay prepared.
Additionally, a Level 1 Yellow advisory has been issued for several other regions. Affected areas include Katuwana and Walasmulla in the Hambantota District; Bulathsinhala, Palindanuwara and Walallawita in the Kalutara District; and Mawanella, Ruwanwella, Bulathkohupitiya, Yatiyantota, Kegalle, Aranayake, Dehiowita, Rambukkana and Warakapola in the Kegalle District. The advisory also covers Pasgoda, Athuraliya, and Mulatiyana in the Matara District; Hatharaliyadda and Thumpane in the Kandy District; Ambanganga Korale, Rattota, and Matale in the Matale District; and Kuruwita, Ayagama, Eheliyagoda, Weligepola, Ratnapura, Kalawana, Imbulpe, Nivithigala, and Elapatha in the Ratnapura District.
Authorities urge residents in all designated hazard-prone zones to remain vigilant. (Newswire)
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