Sri Lanka, Jan. 11 -- The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has decided to further extend landslide warnings despite a slight reduction in rainfall, according to Dr. Wasantha Senadheera, Senior Geologist at the NBRO.

He stated that due to the heavy rainfall received toward the end of November and during the first week of December, many areas remain dangerous.

Therefore, even light rainfall during the monsoon period could cause landslides or related disaster, he said.

Accordingly, the landslide warning issued under Level 01 for several Divisional Secretariat divisions in:

Badulla District- Lunugala, Meegahakiula, Welimada, Kandaketiya, Hali-Ela, Uva -Paranagama, and Passara has been further extended.

In addition, the Leve...