The National Building Research Organisation has removed the previously issued Red-level landslide warnings for several districts after observing a decline in rainfall over the past 24 hours.
NBRO scientist Suminda Ratnayake explained that the decision was made after evaluating recent weather patterns and updated forecasts, which indicated an improvement in conditions.
Despite the removal of the highest-level warning, Level 2 (Amber) alerts, urging residents to remain alert, are still in place for several Divisional Secretariat divisions. These include Yatinuwara, Doluwa, Ududumbara, Ganga Ihala Korale, Pathadumbara, and Medadumbara in Kandy District; Yatiyanthota, Kegalle, Dehiowita, Aranayaka, and Mawanella in Kegalle District; Rattota, Ambagamuwa Korale, Laggala Pallegama, Wilgamuwa, and Ukuwela in Matale District; Walapane, Ambagamuwa, and Nildandahena in Nuwara Eliya District; Kalawana, Ayagama, Kiriella, and Ratnapura in Ratnapura District; Badalkumbura in Monaragala District; Haldummulla in Badulla District; and Niyagama in Galle District.
In addition, Level 1 (Yellow) warnings, advising vigilance, have been issued for 23 Divisional Secretariat divisions across the districts of Badulla, Galle, Hambantota, Kandy, Kegalle, Kurunegala, Matale, Monaragala, Nuwara Eliya, and Ratnapura.
Dr. Ratnayake cautioned that although rainfall has reduced, the ground in previously affected areas remains heavily saturated. He warned that even light showers could trigger landslides, rockfalls, or earth slips. Residents and travelers in vulnerable areas have been urged to stay alert, monitor official advisories, and take precautionary measures to ensure their safety.
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