Issued by NBRO – 09th December, 1600 hrs (Valid for next 24 hours)
The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued a Level 3 Landslide Early Warning, advising immediate evacuation for several high-risk areas due to continuous heavy rainfall.
⚠️ Districts & Areas Under Level 3 – EVACUATION WARNING
📍 Kandy District
Residents in the following Divisional Secretariat areas are advised to evacuate to safe locations immediately:
- Panvila
- Udapalatha
- Minipe
- Poojapitiya
- Gangawata Korale
- Thumpane
- Doluwa
- Pathadumbara
- Ganga Ihala Korale
- Harispattuwa
- Akurana
- Ududumbara
- Pathahewaheta
- Hatharaliyadda
- Yatinuwara
- Deltota
- Medadumbara
- Udunuwara
- Kundasale
- Pasbage Korale
📍 Kegalle District
- Yatiyanthota
- Rambukkana
- Aranayaka
- Warakapola
- Galigamuwa
- Mawanella
- Bulathkohupitiya
📍 Kurunegala District
- Mallawapitiya
- Rideegama
- Mawathagama
📍 Matale District
- Ukuwela
- Pallepola
- Rattota
- Matale
- Laggala Pallegama
- Yatawatta
- Naula
- Ambanganga Korale
- Wilgamuwa
⛔ Public Advisory
- Move to safe shelters or houses of relatives in safer areas.
- Avoid steep slopes, riverbanks, and areas prone to earth slips.
- Be alert for sudden ground cracks, tilted trees, or unusual sounds from the ground.
- Follow instructions from local authorities, NBRO, and Disaster Management Center (DMC).