Sri Lanka, Jan. 22 -- A soil embankment near Soranathota Central College, Badulla has been identified as being at risk of a landslide.

As a precautionary measure, the area where a two-storey school building is located has been declared a restricted zone, and steps have been taken to conduct classes for students in alternative school buildings.

Additionally, soil erosion and minor collapses have also been reported in a section of the school playground.

Following an inspection carried out by the National Building Research Organisation (NBRO), it has been recommended that the embankment be temporarily covered with tarpaulin sheets until it is properly stabilised by constructing a retaining wall.

Responding to an inquiry made by Ada Deran...