Landslide Warnings Issued for Kandy and Nuwara Eliya Districts
The National Building Research Organization (NBRO) has issued landslide warning notices for two districts today (07), urging residents in high-risk areas to take immediate precautions.
Accordingly, Red Notices have been issued for the Kandy and Nuwara Eliya districts, advising residents to evacuate from vulnerable locations. The NBRO has specifically urged people living in the Udadumbara area of the Kandy district and the Nildandahinna and Walapane areas of the Nuwara Eliya district to evacuate to safer locations.
Meanwhile, the NBRO has also called on residents in certain areas of the Badulla, Matale and Nuwara Eliya districts to remain vigilant due to the risk of landslides. Accordingly, people living in Kandaketiya in the Badulla district, Wilgamuwa in the Matale district, and Mathurata and Hanguranketha in the Nuwara Eliya district have been advised to stay alert and monitor ground conditions.
The NBRO has urged the public to strictly follow instructions issued by local authorities and disaster management officials.
