## ⛈️ Landslide Red Alert Issued for Four Districts Following Heavy Rainfall

The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued a Level 3 (Red) evacuation notice effective until 8:30 a.m. today (Feb 23), following intense rainfall exceeding 150mm within 24 hours. • High-Risk Zones (Red Alert): Immediate evacuation ordered for specific areas in Kandy (Yatinuwara, Doluwa), Kegalle (Aranayaka, Mawanella, Dehiowita), Matale (Rattota, Laggala), and Ratnapura. • Extended Warnings: Level 2 (Amber) and Level 1 (Yellow) alerts remain active for Badulla, Nuwara Eliya, Galle, Kurunegala, and Monaragala as heavy rains persist. • Economic & Safety Impact: Disruptions to plantation sector logistics and rural infrastructure are likely. Residents are advised to monitor for soil cracks, leaning utility poles, and sudden water flow changes near steep slopes. • Current Status: Based on provisional data from the NBRO; disaster management officials urge strict adherence to evacuation protocols to mitigate risks of slope failures and rock falls. 📈 ---