The ‘Red’ landslide warnings previously issued for certain districts have been officially lifted, according to Dr. Suminda Ratnayake, a scientist at the National Building Research Organisation (NBRO). 

He explained that rainfall in these affected areas has decreased over the past 24 hours, and based on current weather forecasts, authorities have decided to relax the highest alert level.

Dr. Ratnayake warned that landslide warnings remain in effect at Level 2 — Be Alert (Amber Warning) and Level 1 — Remain Vigilant (Yellow Warning) for specific districts. 

Level 2 — Be Alert (Amber Warning) is currently in effect for the following areas:

Kandy District: Yatinuwara, Doluwa, Ududumbara, Ganga Ihala Korale, Pathadumbara, Medadumbara  

Kegalle District: Yatiyanthota, Kegalle, Dehiowita, Aranayaka, Mawanella  

Matale District: Rattota, Ambagamuwa Korale, Laggala Pallegama, Wilgamuwa, Ukuwela  

Nuwara Eliya District: Walapane, Ambagamuwa, Nildandahena  

Ratnapura District: Kalawana, Ayagama, Kiriella, Rathnapura  

Monaragala District: Badalkumbura  

Badulla District: Haldummula  

Galle District: Niyagama

Level 1 — Remain Vigilant (Yellow Warning) has been issued for 23 Divisional Secretariat Divisions across the districts of Badulla, Galle, Hambantota, Kandy, Kegalle, Kurunegala, Matale, Monaragala, Nuwara Eliya, and Ratnapura.

Ratnayake also issued a cautionary note, warning that due to recent heavy rainfall, the soil in previously affected areas remains saturated. 

This increases the risk of landslides, rockfalls, and debris movement even with lighter rains.

He urged residents and commuters in these regions to continue following NBRO alerts and to take necessary precautions to stay safe.