The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has extended ‘Level 3 (Red)’ landslide warnings issued to 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 a.m. today (22), 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
• Galle District: Niyagama
• Kandy District: Medadumbara, Pathadumbara
• Monaragala District: Badalkumbura
• Ratnapura District: Kiriella, Ayagama, Kalawana

Level 1 — Remain Vigilant (Yellow Warning)

• Badulla District: Meegahakivula, Kandaketiya, Haputale, Passara, Bandarawela 
• Hambantota District: Walasmulla
• Kandy District: Udadumbara, Udapalatha, Udunuwara, Pasbage Korale, Pathahewaheta
• Kegalle District: Deraniyagala, Bulathkohupitiya
• Kurunegala District: Rideegama, Mallawapitiya 
• Monaragala District: Wellawaya 
• Nuwara Eliya District: Kotmale West, Hanguranketha, Kotmale East, Mathurata
• Ratnapura District: Nivithigala, Eheliyagoda, Kolonna