NBRO downdgrades lanslide alert from Red to Amber

Colombo (News 1st) - The NBRO has downgraded the landslide alert for the Kalutara and Galle districts from Red to Amber. However the NBRO continues to urge residents of the following areas to remain vigilant for the possibility of landslides, slope failures, rock falls, cut failures and ground subsidence, as rainfall within the past 24 hours has exceeded 100 mm. The Amber alert has been issued for the following areas : * Mathugama, Bulathsinhala, Agalawaththa, Walallawita and surrounding areas in the Kaluthara District * Elpitiya, Niyagama, Nagoda, Imaduwa, Baddegama and surrounding areas in the Galle District.