NBRO issues landslide warnings

The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) yesterday issued an Amber level landslide early warning for several areas in three districts – Kalutara, Kegalle and Ratnapura. A Level 01 landslide early warning has also been issued to several other areas in Galle District.

The Meteorological Department issued an advisory for heavy rain in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and Galle, Matara and Nuwara-Eliya districts, for the period until 08.30 a.m. today (04).

Due to the active South West Monsoon conditions over the country, prevailing showery conditions in southwestern part of the country are likely to continue. Heavy showers, above 100 mm are likely at some places in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle, Matara and Nuwara-Eliya districts, according to the department.

The general public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.

The NBRO has called on the people in Kalutara, Kegalle and Ratnapura to remain alert to possible landslides, slope failures, rock falls, cutting failures and ground subsidence.