The National Building Research Institute of Sri Lanka has issued landslide warnings for several districts, including Colombo, due to heavy rains. These warnings are in effect until tomorrow (07), and residents in the affected areas are urged to exercise caution.
The districts with landslide warnings include:
Colombo District:
- Sithawaka
- Padukka
Galle District:
- Nagoda
- Kadawath Sahtara
- Thavalama
- Ambalangoda
- Niyagama
- Akmeemana
- Imaduwa
- Bope Poddala
- Yakkalamulla
- Baddegama
Gampaha District:
- Mirigama
Hambantota District:
- Walasmulla
Kalutara District:
- Dodangoda
- Agalawatta
- Palindanuwara
- Bulathsinhala
Kandy District:
- Pasbage Korale
Kegalle District:
- Dehiovita
- Deraniyagala
- Yatianthota
- Kegalle
- Ruwanwella
Matara District:
- Kotopola
- Welipitiya
- Mulatiyana
- Thihagoda
- Malimbada
- Matara
- Kamburupitiya
- Pasgoda
- Kirinda Puhulwella
- Hakmana
- Athuraliya
Ratnapura District:
- Kolonna
- Godakawela
- Imbulpe
- Palmadulla
- Ayagama
- Nivithigala
- Kiriella
- Okannayake
- Kahawatta
- Weligepola
Residents in these areas should remain vigilant and take necessary precautions to ensure their safety. Landslides can be triggered by heavy rainfall and can pose a significant threat to lives and property. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation, and residents are advised to stay informed through official channels for updates and further instructions.
