Amber landslide alerts in five districts

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.

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