The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has reported that the Udadumbara area in the Kandy District has received over 200 millimetres (mm) of rainfall, raising serious concerns over landslide risks in the region.

The NBRO warned that locations within Udadumbara showing early signs of instability are at risk of landslides. Consequently, residents in these areas are urged to refrain from unnecessary travel and to take all necessary precautions to ensure their safety.

Senior Geologist at the NBRO, Dr. Wasantha Senadheera stated that due to the prevailing heavy rainfall, Level Three Red landslide evacuation warnings have been issued for eight Divisional Secretariat Divisions (DSDs) across the Kandy and Nuwara Eliya Districts. The Red warnings are in effect for residents of the Doluwa, Udadumbara, Medadumbara, and Minipe DSDs in the Kandy District, and the Mathurata, Nildandahinna, Hanguranketha, and Walapane DSDs in the Nuwara Eliya District.

Dr. Senadheera urged the public that, as early signs of landslides are visible in many areas following the recent heavy rains, they should avoid entering or remaining in houses and buildings that exhibit cracks. In order to ensure their safety, the NBRO advised the public to stay away from such locations, as they are prone to further landslides or slope failures.