Sri Lanka, Feb. 21 -- Evacuation notices and landslide warnings were issued for several districts due to prevailing adverse weather conditions.

The National Building Research Institute (NBRI) moved to implement these safety measures as rainfall continues.

The Yatinuwara Divisional Secretariat division in the Kandy District received a Level 3 "Red Notice," requiring immediate evacuation. Residents in high-risk areas must relocate to safe locations immediately, according to the Disaster Management Centre.

Additionally, early landslide warnings remain in effect for the Badulla, Kandy, Kegalle, Matale, Nuwara Eliya, and Ratnapura districts.

Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Hiru News....