The National Building Research Organization (NBRO) has extended the landslide warning issued to the Kandy, Kegalle, Matale, and Kurunegala Districts.
The red alert landslide warning is effective for 40 District Secretariat Divisions in the four districts.
Senior Scientist at the NBRO, Dr. Wasantha Senadeera, said, according to the Met Department, rainy conditions are expected from 06 -09 December, mostly affecting the Southern Province.
Addressing the media, he said that it is predicted that rainy conditions will continue from 09-13 December, affecting the Central Province, mostly Matale, Badulla, and Nuwara Eliya districts.
He said, even though the rainy conditions are expected to reduce thereafter, it will recommence from 16-19 December, affecting the Central Province once again.
Dr. Wasantha Senadeera explained that the rain conditions are expected due to the Northeast Monsoon season and urged the public to remain vigilant. (Newswire)