• Landslide warnings to 9 districts 

Train operations along the upcountry main railway line continue to be disrupted due to a landslide that caused debris to fall onto the tracks and a train derailment near the Ihalakotte Railway Station, triggered by the prevailing adverse weather conditions.

Additionally, landslides have occurred between the Balana and Ihalakotte Railway Stations and in two other locations.

As a result, 18 train services were canceled yesterday (20). Moreover, the following four train services scheduled for this morning (21) from Kandy and Matale to Colombo Fort and Beliatta have also been cancelled: 4.30 a.m. – Kandy to Colombo Fort, 4.50 a.m. – Matale to Colombo Fort, 5 a.m. – Kandy to Beliatta, and 6.15 a.m. – Kandy to Colombo Fort.

Meanwhile, early landslide warnings have been issued to residents of multiple areas in nine districts owing to incessant rains experienced in parts of the island. Accordingly, landslide warnings issued by the National Building Research Organisation will be in effect from 4 p.m. yesterday (20) to 4 p.m. today.