Landslide Warnings Issued for Several Areas Amid Heavy Rainfall

The National Building Research Organisation has issued a Level-2 landslide early warning for the Passara Divisional Secretariat Division in the Badulla District due to heavy rainfall affecting several parts of the country.

The warning will remain in effect from 4:00 p.m. today (11) until 4:00 p.m. tomorrow (12).

In addition, Level-1 or “Be Alert” landslide early warnings have been issued for several Divisional Secretariat areas in six districts.

Areas Under Level-1 Landslide Warning

• Bandarawela Divisional Secretariat Division – Badulla District
• Walallawita Divisional Secretariat Division – Kalutara District
• Ridigama Divisional Secretariat Division – Kurunegala District
• Rattota, Ambanganga Korale and Naula Divisional Secretariat Divisions – Matale District
• Wellawaya and Badalkumbura Divisional Secretariat Divisions – Monaragala District
• Ratnapura and Kalawana Divisional Secretariat Divisions – Ratnapura District