Level 3 (Red) landslide evacuation warning issued to several areas in four districts
November 27, 2025 06:25 am
A ‘Level-3’ (Red) landslide evacuation warning has been issued for multiple areas in the Badulla, Kandy, Matale and Nuwara Eliya districts by the National Building and Research Organisation (NBRO).
Accordingly, the NBRO landslide warning will be in effect till 08:30 p.m. today (27).
Meanwhile, the Department of Meteorology predicts very heavy showers above 200 mm at some places in the North-central, North-western provinces and in the Trincomalee district today.
Furthermore, heavy showers above 150mm are likely at some places in the North, Central, Sabaragamuwa, Uva, Western provinces and in the Galle, Matara and Batticaloa districts while showers above 100 mm are likely at some places in other areas of the island.
Meanwhile, very strong winds of about 60-70kmph can be expected at times over most parts of the island.
The general public has been requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by heavy showers and strong winds.
