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SRI LANKA — RED LANDSLIDE WARNINGS FOR GALLE, KANDY AND NUWARA ELIYA

On the board · September 26, 2026 →
ACTIVE · September 26, 2026 · NO. 0926
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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.)

THE RECORD

3 turning points on record since Sep 24.

Sep 26building → active
Sep 25active → building
Sep 24appeared, active
WHO IT TOUCHES
Public safetyA Category 5 forecast ashore in Baja California Sur, tropical-storm conditions on the Big Island, wider red alerts in Chile, red landslide warnings in Sri Lanka and red flash-flood alerts in Saudi Arabia.
AgricultureRain on the Big Island's farms, flooded riverbank land in south-central Chile, and tea-estate slopes under red warnings in Sri Lanka.
Health systemsRecovery in eastern Japan, evacuations in Chile and Sri Lanka, and a Category 5 ahead for Baja California Sur.
CONNECTED

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.

WHAT THEY'RE SAYING

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.

NE@NewsWireLKSep 25Red landslide warnings issued for parts of Galle, Kandy, and Nuwara Eliya districts.
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SR@SriLankaTweetSep 25Level three red landslide warnings active in specific areas of Galle, Kandy, and Nuwara Eliya.
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