Landslide warnings issued for 13 DS divisions in five districts
The National Building Research Institute (NBRI) has issued landslide warnings for 13 Divisional Secretariat (DS) divisions across five districts, with the warnings remaining in effect until 4:00 p.m. tomorrow (October 5).The warnings have been issued under Alert Levels One and Two, as several areas remain vulnerable to landslides and related hazards.
Under Alert Level Two, warnings are in effect for Passara in the Badulla District; Minipe and Udadumbara in the Kandy District; Dehiowita in the Kegalle District; and Ambanganga Korale, Matale and Rattota in the Matale District.Meanwhile, Alert Level One warnings have been issued for Udapalatha in the Kandy District; Bulathkohupitiya and Rambukkana in the Kegalle District; and Eheliyagoda, Weligepola and Ayagama in the Ratnapura District.
The NBRI has urged residents in the affected areas to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions, particularly if they observe warning signs of landslides or other related hazards.
