Landslide warnings issued for several areas in five districts
September 26, 2025 08:44 am
Early landslide warnings have been issued for multiple areas in five districts as heavy rainfall continues in parts of the island.
Landslide warnings have been in effect from 10:00 p.m. yesterday (25) and will remain in effect until 10:00 p.m. today (26), the National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) said.
Accordingly, a Level 2 (Amber)) warning has been issued for several Divisional Secretariat Divisions (DSDs) and surrounding areas in the Kalutara and Matara districts as follows:
Kalutara: Walallawita Divisional Secretariat DSD and surrounding areas.
Matara: Welipitiya Divisional Secretariat DSD and surrounding areas.
Meanwhile, a Level 1 (Yellow) warning has been issued for several areas in the following districts:
Galle: Nagoda, Elpitiya, Baddegama, Yakkalamulla Divisional Secretariat DSD and surrounding areas.
Kalutara: Palindanuwara, Mathugama Divisional Secretariat DSD and surrounding areas.
Matara: Kotapola Divisional Secretariat DSD and surrounding areas.
Ratnapura: Elapatha, Kalawana, Pelmadulla Divisional Secretariat DSD and surrounding areas.
