Landslide ‘Red’ warnings in several districts, lifted

2026-02-23 - 07:38

The ‘Level 3 (Red)’ landslide warnings issued to several districts have now been lifted, according to the National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) Scientist – Suminda Rathnayake. He stated that over the past 24 hours, a reduction in rainfall was observed in the areas previously under landslide alerts. Considering the updated weather forecasts, authorities decided to remove the red warnings, he added. Although the landslide red warnings have been lifted, Level 2 (Amber) and Level 1 (Yellow) landslide warnings have been issued for several districts. Level 2 – Be Alert (Amber Warning): Kandy District: Ududumbara, Ganga Ihala Korale, Pathadumbara, D Yatinuwara, Doluwa, Medadumbara Kegalle District: Kegalle, Yatiyanthota, Dehiowita, Aranayaka, Mawanella Matale District: Rattota, Ambagamuwa Korale, Laggala Pallegama, Wilgamuwa, Ukuwela Nuwara Eliya District: Walapane, Ambagamuwa, Nildandahinna Ratnapura District: Kiriella, Ayagama, Kalawana, Ratnapura Monaragala District: Badalkumbura Badulla District: Haldummulla Galle District: Niyagama Meanwhile, Level 1 – Remain Vigilant (Yellow Warning) warnings have been issued for 23 Divisional Secretariat Divisions (DSDs) across Badulla, Galle, Hambantota, Kandy, Kegalle, Kurunegala, Matale, Monaragala, Nuwara Eliya, and Ratnapura districts.