Since the rainfall within the past 24 hours has exceeded 75mm, if the rain continues, be watchful on the possibility of landslides, slope failures, rock falls, cutting failures and ground subsidence, Disaster Management Center announced.
Areas to watch
- Baddegama, Galle Four Gravates, Akmemana, Elpitiya, Niyagama and Bope Poddala Divisional Secretariat Divisions (DSD) and surrounding areas in Galle District.
- Ukuwela Divisional Secretariat Division (DSD) and surrounding area in Mathale District
During this Landslide Early Warning period, please pay attention to the following:
Pay your attention to the following pre landslide signs,
Developments of cracks on the ground, deepened cracks and ground subsidence
Slanting of trees, electrical posts, fences and telephone posts
Cracks in the floors and walls of buildings which are built at slopes
Sudden appearance of springs, emerging muddy water, blockage or disappearance of existing spring
People should move immediately away from the areas where they noticed the above pre landslide signs.