Sri Lanka, Dec. 19 -- The National Building Research Organization (NBRO) has confirmed that several landslides have occurred in the Udadumbara area of Kandy, following rainfall exceeding 300 millimeters over the past 48 hours.

A landslide was reported in the Denapitiya area, Senior Geologist Dr. Wasantha Senadheera said, noting that several houses were damaged and residents have been evacuated as a precaution.

He further noted that the Walapane road from the Rikillagaskada area has been blocked due to a landslide caused by heavy rainfall affecting the Nuwara Eliya District.

Moreover, the Matale District recorded rainfall exceeding 100 mm yesterday (18), he added.

Dr. Senadheera also stated that several other minor landslides have also...