Landslide warning for nine areas; public urged to be precautious

The National Building Research Organization (NBRO) today issued early warnings for landslides in Colombo, Hambantota, Kalutara, Kandy, Matara, Nuwara Eliya, Galle, Ratnapura and Kegalle districts.

Those in these areas are to be watchful for sudden appearance of water sprouts, cracks on walls and on the soil as these may be signs of impending landslides.

According to the Department of Meteorology, heavy showers about 100mm are on the cards at some places in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces

and in Galle and Matara districts.