Sri Lanka, Oct. 27 -- The National Building Research Organization (NBRO) has announced a joint programme with the Road Development Authority (RDA) to launch a specialized project aimed at mitigating landslide risks along the Bibile -Passara road.

According to Senior Geologist at NBRO, Laksiri Indrathilaka the project has already commenced, with plans to complete the necessary mitigation efforts within the next year.

Indrathilaka further noted that the Badulla district is at risk of experiencing frequent landslides, and a team of NBRO experts is currently conducting a thorough assessment of these areas and identifying landslide-prone zones for stabilization.

Additionally, he highlighted that several landslides have been reported along t...