Sri Lanka, Feb. 22 -- Heavy showers exceeding 200mm have been recorded in several parts of the island, the National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) said.

In view of the prevailing situation, red evacuation warnings have been issued to residents of 15 Divisional Secretariat (DS) divisions in four districts, according to Senior Geologist Dr. Wasantha Senadeera.

Level 3 'Red' warnings have been issued to the following DS divisions:

Kandy District: Udadumbara, Gangawata Ihala Korale, Doluwa, Yatinuwara

Kegalle District: Kegalle, Yatiyanthota, Mawanella, Dehiowita, Aranayaka

Matale District: Laggala-Pallegama, Ambanganga Korale, Ukuwela, Wilgamuwa, Rattota

Ratnapura District: Ratnapura

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