The highest, Level-3 red landslide warnings cover divisions of Galle, Kandy and Nuwara Eliya to 4 pm today, and residents are told to evacuate if the rain continues. More than 300 mm fell over the hill country in 72 hours earlier this week. (Handled with care.)
3 turning points on record since Sep 24.
Rain on ground already full — south-central Chile's second atmospheric river falls on rivers the first one filled, and Sri Lanka's red landslide warnings sit on slopes that took more than 300 mm in 72 hours.
Forecasters have issued red landslide warnings for parts of Galle, Kandy, and Nuwara Eliya districts amid ongoing heavy rainfall. Multiple communicators confirm these level-three alerts are active in the affected areas, reinforcing the official forecast and highlighting the immediate risks to residents. Their reports add clarity on the specific locations where precautions remain essential.
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