Sri Lanka, Jan. 9 -- The National Building Research Organization (NBRO) has confirmed that there is no risk to pilgrims worshipping Sri Pada following the restoration of the Mahagiridamba area on the Sri Pada-Hatton road, which was previously affected by a landslide.

Officials of the NBRO have informed the Sri Pada Custodian, Venerable Dorapane Sumanajothi Thero, that there is no risks of landslides in the Mahagiridamba area.

Accordingly, pilgrims can safely access Sri Pada via the Hatton route.

The Mahagiridamba area was affected after a large mound of earth collapsed following heavy rainfall due to Cyclone Ditwah. Following the incident, NBRO officials inspected the site and initially identified a potential landslide risk.

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