# Landslide Warnings Issued for Colombo, Galle, Gampaha, Hambanthota, Kalutara, Kandy, Kegalle, Kurunegala, Matara, Nuwara Eliya and Ratnapura

- Link: https://www.weather.lk/landslide-warnings-issued-for-colombo-galle-gampaha-hambanthota-kalutara-kandy-kegalle-kurunegala-matara-nuwara-eliya-and-ratnapura/
- Published: 2026-09-26T10:17:15+05:30
- Author: Weather LK

The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued **landslide early 
warnings across 11 districts**, with the highest-level **Level III (Red) warning**
in effect for selected areas of Galle, Kandy and Nuwara Eliya.

The warnings are valid from **4.00 p.m. on 25 September 2026 until 4.00 p.m. on 
26 September 2026**, as authorities continue to monitor rainfall and the potential
for landslides in vulnerable areas.

The affected districts are **Colombo, Galle, Gampaha, Hambantota, Kalutara, Kandy,
Kegalle, Kurunegala, Matara, Nuwara Eliya and Ratnapura**.

### Level III Red Warning

The highest-level warning has been issued for several Divisional Secretariat areas
and surrounding locations.

In **Galle District**, the Red warning covers **Neluwa, Nagoda, Niyagama and Thawalama**.

In **Kandy District**, the affected areas are **Ganga Ihala Korale, Udapalatha, 
Doluwa and Pasbage Korale**.

In **Nuwara Eliya District**, the Red warning applies to **Kothmale West, Ambagamuwa,
Kotmale East and Norwood**.

Residents in these areas should remain particularly alert to changing ground conditions
and follow any safety instructions issued by the authorities.

### Level II Amber Warning

The **Level II (Amber) warning** covers several other areas.

In Galle, warnings are in force for **Elpitiya, Baddegama and Karandeniya**. **Walallawita**
in Kalutara is also under the Amber warning.

In Kandy, the affected areas include **Deltota, Udunuwara, Gangawata Korale, Yatinuwara
and Panvila**.

The Amber warning also covers **Aranayake, Dehiowita, Mawanella, Deraniyagala and
Yatiyanthota** in Kegalle, **Thalawakelle** in Nuwara Eliya, and **Ratnapura and
Pelmadulla** in Ratnapura District.

### Level I Yellow Warning

The NBRO has also issued **Level I (Yellow) warnings** for selected areas across
several districts.

These include **Seethawaka and Padukka** in Colombo; **Attanagalla and Mirigama**
in Gampaha; and **Katuwana and Walasmulla** in Hambantota.

In Kalutara, the Yellow warning applies to **Ingiriya and Bulathsinhala**.

A number of Kandy areas are also included: **Hatharaliyadda, Poojapitiya, Medadumbara,
Kundasale, Ududumbara, Thumpane, Akurana, Pathadumbara, Harispattuwa and Pathahewaheta**.

In Kegalle, the warning covers **Warakapola, Bulathkohupitiya, Galigamuwa, Kegalle
and Ruwanwella**. The latest warning also lists **Mallawapitiya, Alawwa, Polgahawela
and Mawathagama**.

In Matara District, **Pitabeddara, Kotapola and Pasgoda** are under the Yellow warning.

The warning also covers **Nuwara Eliya** in Nuwara Eliya District and **Elapatha,
Ayagama, Nivithigala, Kuruwita and Kalawana** in Ratnapura District.

### Public Urged to Remain Alert

Residents in areas covered by the warnings are advised to remain vigilant, particularly
where prolonged or heavy rainfall could affect unstable slopes and other vulnerable
locations.

People living in landslide-prone areas should closely monitor official updates and
follow instructions from local authorities if conditions deteriorate.

The warning remains valid until **4.00 p.m. on 26 September 2026**, unless further
updates are issued by the NBRO.