The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued Level 3 “Red” landslide warnings for seven Divisional Secretariat Divisions (DSDs) in the Kandy and Nuwara Eliya districts, citing ongoing adverse weather conditions.According to the NBRO, the evacuation-level alerts will remain in force until 2.30 a.m. tomorrow (19), and residents in the affected locations are urged to remain vigilant and comply with safety instructions.
In the Kandy District, the warnings apply to the Doluwa, Udadumbara and Medadumbara Divisional Secretariat areas and surrounding localities. Meanwhile, in the Nuwara Eliya District, residents of the Mathurata, Nildandahinna, Hanguranketha and Walapane Divisional Secretariat divisions have also been placed under the highest level of landslide alert.
The NBRO stated that the warnings were issued as a precautionary measure in response to persistent rainfall and unstable ground conditions, and advised the public to prioritize safety and be prepared to evacuate if necessary.
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