15,000 families living in landslide and rockfall risk areas: NBRO warns

The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has warned that nearly 15,000 families are living in 250 high-risk areas across the country, making them vulnerable to landslides and rockfalls.

- By INDIKA SRI ARAVINDA

Officials said 230 landslide zones and 20 rockfall areas have been identified. Investigations also showed that many people have built homes or settled illegally in these danger zones, which increases the risk. The government is planning to blast large unstable rocks in some areas to prevent future landslides. But this will require evacuating residents, including those near schools, hospitals, and important businesses, making reloc