The National Building Research Institute (NBRI) has issued a landslide early warning for multiple Divisional Secretariat Divisions across seven districts, valid until 4PM on November 5, 2026.
Level 2 , Amber warnings are in effect for Matara (Kotapola) and Nuwara Eliya (Nildandahinna), as well as Ratnapura (Kalawana and Godakawela).
Meanwhile, under Level 1 Yellow warning notices have been issued for Badulla (Welimada, Passara, Kandaketiya, Meegahakiwula; with Haputhale, Ella and Haldummulla shifted one level down), Kandy (Yatinuwara, Minipe, Hatharaliyadda, Thumpane, Doluwa, Medadumbara; with Udunuwara and Udadumbara shifted one level down), Kegalle (Rambukkana, Ruwanwella, Aranayake, Yatiyanthota, Bulathkohupitiya, Kegalle, Mawanella), Matale (Pallepola) and Nuwara Eliya (Ambagamuwa, Norwood, Walapane, Hanguranketha, Kothmale West). Kahawatta and Pelmadulla in Ratnapura have also been newly added under Level 1.
Issued by the Landslide Research and Risk Management Division of the NBRI at 4PM on November 4, 2026 the warning identifies potential landslide risks based on cumulative rainfall and weather forecasts provided by the Department of Meteorology.
The NBRI urges residents living near steep slopes, valleys, man made cut slopes and hazardous road segments to watch for early warning signs such as ground cracks, tilting trees or utility poles, cracking walls, and sudden appearance or blockage of water springs.
Members of the public are advised to evacuate immediately if pre-landslide symptoms occur and to strictly follow instructions from the NBRI and the Disaster Management Centre. (Newswire)