The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) has announced the immediate evacuation of public near-by Kala Oya as there is a risk of flooding.
It is mentioned that a large amount of water from the Mahaweli irrigation system joins the Kala Oya in Anuradhapura.
Pradeep Kodippili, Assistant Director of the Disaster Management Center states that it is important for people living in Talawa, Thambuththegama, Ipalogama and Galnewa areas to be temporarily evacuated.
Meanwhile, landslide announcements have been issued to several districts.
These announcements have been issued to the Badulla, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Moneragala and Matale Districts. It is also advised to be vigilant.