# Red Landslide Warning Issued for Galle, Kandy and Nuwara Eliya

- Link: https://www.weather.lk/red-landslide-warning-issued-for-galle-kandy-and-nuwara-eliya/
- Published: 2026-09-25T20:26:31+05:30
- Author: Weather LK

The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued its **highest-level
landslide warning** for several areas in Galle, Kandy and Nuwara Eliya districts
as persistent heavy rainfall increases the risk of landslides and other slope-related
hazards.

The **Level 3 (Red) warning** came into effect at **4.00 p.m. on 25 September** 
and will remain valid until **4.00 p.m. on 26 September**.

Residents in the affected areas have been advised to move to safe locations if heavy
rain continues, as conditions could trigger landslides, slope failures, rockfalls,
failures of cut slopes and ground subsidence.

### Areas Under the Red Warning

In **Galle District**, the Red warning covers the **Neluwa, Nagoda, Niyagama and
Thawalama Divisional Secretariat divisions**, along with surrounding areas.

In **Kandy District**, **Ganga Ihala Korale, Udapalatha, Doluwa and Pasbage Korale**
are under the highest-level warning.

The Red warning also applies to **Kothmale West, Ambagamuwa, Kotmale East and Norwood**
in Nuwara Eliya District.

### Amber Warnings in Several Districts

The NBRO has also issued **Level 2 (Amber) warnings** for a number of areas.

These include **Elpitiya, Baddegama, and Karandeniya** in Galle; **Walallawita**
in Kalutara; and **Deltota, Udunuwara, Gangawata Korale, Yatinuwara and Panvila**
in Kandy.

In Kegalle District, the Amber warning covers **Aranayake, Dehiowita, Mawanella,
Deraniyagala and Yatiyanthota**.

**Thalawakele** in Nuwara Eliya and **Ratnapura and Pelmadulla** in Ratnapura District
are also under the Level 2 warning. The warning level for **Pelmadulla has been 
raised from the previous level**.

Meanwhile, **Level 1 (Yellow) warnings** remain in force for selected areas of Colombo,
Gampaha, Hambantota, Kalutara, Kandy, Kegalle, Kurunegala, Matara, Nuwara Eliya 
and Ratnapura districts. The **Nuwara Eliya Divisional Secretariat division** has
newly been included in the Yellow warning list.

### Public Urged to Watch for Landslide Warning Signs

The NBRO said the warning levels were determined using **cumulative rainfall measurements**
in the relevant areas together with weather forecasts issued by the **Department
of Meteorology**.

People living near steep slopes, valleys, man-made cut slopes and roads in potentially
unstable locations are urged to exercise extra caution. Particular attention should
be given to areas that have previously been identified as vulnerable to landslides.

Residents should also remain alert for possible warning signs, including **new cracks
or sinking ground, leaning trees or utility poles, cracks developing in buildings
on slopes, and the sudden appearance of springs or muddy water**.

Anyone in a landslide-prone area should follow official instructions and move to
a safer location if conditions deteriorate.