Sri Lanka, Dec. 13 -- The National Building Research Institute (NBRI) identified landslide-prone areas in 14 districts across the country following the impact of Cyclone Ditwah.

Senior Scientist at the NBRI, Dr Wasantha Senadheera, further stated at a press briefing that an estimated 30% of Sri Lanka's total landmass has been identified as vulnerable to landslides.

Meanwhile, the Department of Meteorology has warned that due to the North-East Monsoon, moderately heavy rain is expected in six provinces, including the Northern Province, over the next 36 hours.

Compounding the risk, several reservoir spill gates across the island have already been opened. Specifically, two spill gates of the Kala Wewa reservoir have been opened by 2 feet ...