Sri Lanka, Dec. 9 -- The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) reports that about 15,000 landslide-prone locations have been identified across the country, and nearly 5,000 families residing in those high-risk areas have already been relocated.

Senior Scientist at the NBRO, Dr. Wasantha Senadheera, stated that residents living in the identified risk zones must evacuate without delay for their safety.

Dr. Senadheera further explained that incidents reported to the NBRO are studied based on a priority list received through a channel starting with the Grama Niladhari officer, progressing through the Divisional Secretary, and finally to the District Secretary.

Meanwhile, the NBRO announced that the red evacuation notices issued to...