Level 3 red landslide warning has been issued to the Ratnapura, Ayagama, Pelmadulla, Kuruwita, Elapatha and Openayake Divisional Secretariat Division(s) (DSD) and surrounding areas in the Ratnapura District.
The warning issued by the National Building Research Institute (NBRI) will remain in effect until 2:45 p.m. tomorrow (Oct. 27).
Additionally, Level 2 (Amber) and Level 1 (Yellow) landslide warnings have been issued for several other Divisional Secretariat divisions.
Level 2 Landslide Warning – Amber
- Kalutara District: Walallawita, Dodangoda, Bulathsinhala, and Madurawala
- Kandy District: Udunuwara and Pasbage Korale
- Kegalle District: Dehiowita, Aranayaka, Galigamuwa, and Deraniyagala
- Kurunegala District: Kurunegala
- Nuwara Eliya District: Ambagamuwa Korale, Kotmale East, and Norwood
- Ratnapura District: Nivithigala, Kiriella, Balangoda, Eheliyagoda, and Kalawana
Level 1 Landslide Warning – Yellow (Be Alert)
- Galle District: Karandeniya and Thawalama
- Gampaha District: Attanagalla
- Kalutara District: Millaniya, Ingiriya, Beruwala, Horana, and Palindanuwara
- Kandy District: Udapalatha, Udadumbara, and Ganga Ihala Korale
- Kegalle District: Ruwanwella, Warakapola, Kegalle, Mawanella, and Yatiyanthota
- Kurunegala District: Mawathagama, Narammala, and Alawwa
- Nuwara Eliya District: Kotmale West
- Ratnapura District: Imbulpe, Weligepola, Kahawatta, and Kolonna
The NBRI said residents in areas under landslide warnings should remain alert for signs of ground movement, cracks in the ground or buildings, tilting trees, and unusual water seepage. The general public has also been requested to follow official instructions and evacuate promptly if advised by the authorities.
( Previous news 2026 October 26 – 10:51 a.m.)
Landslide early warnings issued to several areas (Update)
The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has updated its landslide early warning notice due to the prevailing adverse weather conditions.
The notice, issued at 9.00 a.m. today (Oct. 26), will remain in effect until 9.00 a.m. tomorrow (Oct. 27).
Level 2 – Be Alert (Amber Warning)
- Kalutara District: Walallawita and Bulathsinhala.
- Kegalle District: Dehiowita and Galigamuwa.
- Nuwara Eliya District: Ambagamuwa Korale and Norwood.
- Ratnapura District: Kuruwita, Ayagama, Ratnapura, Pelmadulla, Elapatha and Nivithigala.
Level 1 – Remain Vigilant (Yellow Warning)
- Galle District: Thawalama.
- Gampaha District: Attanagalla.
- Kalutara District: Millaniya, Horana, Beruwala and Madurawala.
- Kandy District: Udadumbara, Pasbage Korale, Udapalatha and Udunuwara.
- Kegalle District: Kegalle, Mawanella, Deraniyagala, Warakapola, Aranayaka, Ruwanwella and Yatiyantota.
- Kurunegala District: Narammala and Kurunegala.
- Ratnapura District: Kiriella and Opanayake.
( Previous news 2026 October 26 – 10:08 a.m.)
Landslide early warnings issued to several areas
The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued landslide early warnings for several areas due to heavy rainfall.
The warnings will remain in effect until 11.00 p.m. today (Oct. 26).
Level 2 – Be Alert (Amber Warning)
- Kalutara District: Walallawita.
- Ratnapura District: Kuruwita, Ayagama and Ratnapura.
Level 1 – Remain Vigilant (Yellow Warning)
- Galle District: Thawalama.
- Kalutara District: Millaniya, Bulathsinhala, Beruwala and Madurawala.
- Kegalle District: Deraniyagala, Dehiowita, Ruwanwella, Aranayake, Yatiyantota and Mawanella.
- Nuwara Eliya District: Ambagamuwa Korale, and Norwood.
- Ratnapura District: Elapatha and Pelmadulla.