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Landslide Warnings Issued Across Sri Lanka Amid Heavy Rains

TLDR

55 DSDs in 12 districts face landslide warnings.
8 DSDs have Level 2 alerts; 47 Level 1.
Warnings extended to May 15th, 4 PM; Colombo added.

The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued landslide warnings for several Divisional Secretariat Divisions (DSDs) across Sri Lanka due to prevailing heavy rainfall. A Level 2 (Prepare) warning has been specifically issued for the Passara DSD in the Badulla District. Additionally, Level 1 (Be Vigilant) warnings have been activated for various areas in multiple districts, including Badulla, Kalutara, Kandy, Kegalle, Kurunegala, Matale, Monaragala, and Ratnapura. These warnings are in effect for specific periods, urging residents in affected areas to remain attentive to potential landslide indicators.

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Update #3\u00b7 May 14 · 11:47 AM

The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has extended landslide warnings, now valid until May 15th at 4 PM. New Level 1 alerts have been issued for Badulla, Colombo, Kandy, and Kegalle districts, with specific Divisional Secretariats listed. Additionally, new areas within Galle and Kalutara districts have been added to the Level 1 alert list, while Level 2 alerts remain for specific areas in Galle, Ratnapura, and Kalutara.

Update #2\u00b7 May 14 · 7:01 AM

The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued landslide warnings for 55 Divisional Secretariats across 12 districts due to prevailing heavy rains. Eight Divisional Secretariats in three districts have received Level 2 (Amber) alerts, while 47 Divisional Secretariats have been issued Level 1 alerts. These warnings are valid until May 15th at 9 AM. Specific areas under alert include Neluwa in Galle, Horana, Agalawatta, Baduraliya, Walallawita, and Mathugama in Kalutara, and Pelmadulla in Ratnapura.

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