Landslide ‘Red’ warnings issued to residents of several areas in four districts
February 21, 2026 08:36 pm
The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued ‘Level 3 (Red)’ landslide early warnings for several Divisional Secretariat Divisions (DSDs) across four districts due to prevailing heavy rainfall.
In addition, Level 2 (Amber) and Level 1 (Yellow) landslide early warnings have been issued for multiple areas across several districts.
The warnings, issued by the NBRO at 8:30 p.m. today (21), will remain in effect for the next 24 hours.
Level 3 — Evacuate (Red Warning)
• Kandy District: Yatinuwara, Doluwa, Ududumbara, Ganga Ihala Korale
• Kegalle District: Yatiyanthota, Kegalle, Dehiowita, Aranayaka, Mawanella
• Matale District: Rattota, Ambagamuwa Korale, Laggala Pallegama, Wilgamuwa, Ukuwela
• Ratnapura District: Ratnapura
Level 2 — Be Alert (Amber Warning)
• Badulla District: Haldummulla
• Nuwara Eliya District: Nildandahinna, Walapane
• Ratnapura District: Ayagama, Kiriella
Level 1 — Remain Vigilant (Yellow Warning)
• Badulla District: Meegahakiula, Kandaketiya, Haputale, Passara
• Galle District: Niyagama
• Hambantota District: Walasmulla
• Kandy District: Udadumbara, Pathadumbara, Udapalatha, Udunuwara, Pasbage Korale, Pathahewaheta
• Kegalle District: Deraniyagala
• Monaragala District: Badalkumbura
• Nuwara Eliya District: Kotmale West, Hanguranketha, Ambagamuwa, Kotmale East, Mathurata
• Ratnapura District: Kuruwita, Kalawana, Eheliyagoda, Kolonna
