Landslide warning issued for several areas
November 08, 2021Issuing a landslide early warning message yesterday 8.30pm (7), the National Building Research Organization (NBRO) has earmarked few areas in several districts as vulnerable to landslides due to prevailing showery conditions in the island.
Early warning has earmarked several regions in Colombo, Badulla, Galle, Kalutara, Kandy, Kegalle, Kurunegala, Matale and Ratnapura districts for likely landslides, which is valid till 8.30pm today (8).
NBRO also advices citizens to be vigilant on potential landslides, cracks on ground, deepened cracks, slanting of trees, sudden presence of springs, emerging muddy water and disappearances of existing water sources dung the period.
Areas announced for potential risk
