Sri Lanka, May 13 -- The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) states that due to the heavy rainfall currently affecting the island, residents living in mountainous and landslide-prone areas must remain highly vigilant regarding early warning signs of landslides.

The organisation emphasised that the prevailing adverse weather conditions have increased the risk of landslides, slope failures and rockfalls and stressed the importance of strictly adhering to safety instructions.

Accordingly, the NBRO has advised residents to clean drainage systems around their homes to ensure the rapid flow of rainwater and wherever possible, to remove large trees and other hazardous objects situated above residential properties.

Residents have al...