Colombo (News 1st): The National Building Research Organisation has issued a warning to residents living in landslide-prone areas to be vigilant owing to persistent rainfall. Dr Wasantha Senadeera said the Ratnapura, Kegalle, Kalutara areas have been experiencing heavy rainfall over the past 24 hour period.

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