COLOMBO, Jan. 19 (Xinhua) -- Sri Lankan authorities issued landslide and flood warnings on Sunday, affecting multiple districts and provinces.
The National Building and Research Organization (NBRO) issued landslide warnings, effective until Monday morning for the districts of Badulla, Kandy, Kurunegala and Matale.
The irrigation department issued flood warnings for low-lying areas in Eastern and North Central provinces, particularly in the Mahaweli river basin. The warning will remain in effect until Tuesday morning as heavy rainfall continues in the river's catchment areas.
According to the weather department, the north-eastern monsoon was currently active, with rains being expected to persist in the coming days. ■
