Sri Lanka, May 15 -- Taking into account the prevailing heavy rainfall across Sri Lanka, the National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has extended the landslide early warnings issued last night (14).

Senior Geologist Dr. Wasantha Senadheera stated that the Level 2 'Amber' (Alert) warning, initially issued for 26 Divisional Secretariat divisions across six districts, has now been updated.

Level 2 - Amber (Alert)

The following areas remain under Level 2 landslide alert:

* Colombo District: Seethawaka

* Galle District: Neluwa

* Kalutara District: Palindanuwara, Agalawatta, Matugama, Horana, and Walallawita

* Kandy District: Ganga Ihala Korale, Deltota, Pasbage Korale, Gangawata Korale, Pathahewaheta, Yatinuwara, Doluwa, Uda Pala...