The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) yesterday issued early landslide warnings for multiple areas, in five districts, as heavy rains continued to lash parts of the island.
A Level 2 (Amber) alert was issued for the Walallawita Divisional Secretariat Division (DSD) in Kalutara and the Welipitiya DSD in Matara, along with surrounding areas.
Meanwhile, a Level 1 (Yellow) warning was announced for several DSDs in Galle, Kalutara, Matara, and Ratnapura districts: Galle (Nagoda, Elpitiya, Baddegama, Yakkalamulla); Kalutara (Palindanuwara, Mathugama); Matara:(Kotapola); and Ratnapura (Elapatha, Kalawana, Pelmadulla).
Residents in the affected areas have been advised to remain vigilant for possible landslides, slope failures, rock falls, and cut failures.