Several reservoirs continue to spill as landslide warnings remain in force

Several spells of rain are expected in the Northern, North-Central and Eastern Provinces, while showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places elsewhere during the evening or night, the Department of Meteorology said.

The public has been advised to take precautions against temporary strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.

Misty conditions may also prevail during the early morning at some places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Uva Provinces and in the Galle, Matara and Kurunegala districts.

Meanwhile, 23 major reservoirs and 15 medium-scale reservoirs managed by the Irrigation Department continue to spill.

Spill gates have been opened at 11 of the 23 major reservoirs, including Manankattiya, Rajanganaya, Yan Oya, Sorabora Wewa, Bandagiriya, Lunugamvehera and Deduru Oya.

The Department said spill gates had also been opened at two of the 15 medium-scale reservoirs.

The National Building Research Organisation has issued landslide warnings for areas in seven districts, valid until 4 p.m. on Sunday.

Amber-level warnings are in force for Ella, Passara, Bandarawela, Badulla, Soranathota and Hali-Ela in Badulla District.

Yellow-level warnings have been issued for Haldummulla, Haputale and Meegahakiula in Badulla; Padukka and Seethawaka in Colombo; Palindanuwara and Matugama in Kalutara; and several areas in the Kandy, Kegalle, Nuwara Eliya and Ratnapura districts.

The public in landslide-prone areas has been urged to remain vigilant as unsettled weather continues.