According to the National Building Research Institute (NBRI), landslide early warnings have been issued for several areas across five provinces in Sri Lanka amid prevailing adverse weather conditions. The warnings are effective from 1600 hours (local time) on Tuesday (03 November) until 1600 hours (local time) on Wednesday (04 November).
• Under Level 2 – Amber (Warning), alerts have been issued for Ella, Haldummulla and Haputale in Badulla District (Uva Province); Udunuwara and Udadumbara in Kandy District, and Nildandahinna in Nuwara Eliya District (Central Province); Kotapola in Matara District (Southern Province); and Kalawana and Godakawela in Ratnapura District (Sabaragamuwa Province).
• Meanwhile, Level 1 – Yellow (Watch) alerts have been issued for Welimada, Meegahakivula, Passara and Kandaketiya in Badulla District (Uva Province); Doluwa, Thumpane, Medadumbara, Yatinuwara, Minipe and Hatharaliyadda in Kandy District, as well as Pallepola in Matale District and Kotmale West, Ambagamuwa, Hanguranketha, Walapane and Norwood in Nuwara Eliya District (Central Province); Aranayaka, Mawanella, Ruwanwella, Rambukkana, Yatiyanthota, Bulathkohupitiya and Kegalle in Kegalle District (Sabaragamuwa Province); and Rideegama and Ibbagamuwa in Kurunegala District (North Western Province).
• In view of the prevailing weather conditions, the NBRI has advised people in the identified areas to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions against potential landslide incidents.
Categories: Natural Disasters - Landslide
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