A team comprising senior geologists from the National Building Research Organization (NBRO) is scheduled to conduct an investigation tomorrow into the landslide incident affecting the Karadagolla area along the Ella Wellawaya road.
Prabath Abeywardena, the District Secretary of Badulla, expressed confidence in the forthcoming investigation, stating that it would shed light on any potential connection between the landslide and the Uma Oya Multipurpose Development Project, a matter of concern for the local community.
Emphasizing the expertise of the team, Abeywardena noted that the geologists would be dispatched from the organization’s headquarters in Colombo.
Additionally, Abeywardena revealed that coordinated efforts involving the army and officials from the Ella Divisional Secretariat were underway to mitigate the effects of the landslide.
Measures such as clearing drains and facilitating the drainage of accumulated water at the site were implemented yesterday in response to the situation.
