An earth slip that occured last night (21), had damaged several shops along the Colombo-Peradeniya road, killing a 68 year old man.
The deceased, a resident of Peradeniya, had been sleeping inside one of the four damaged shops.
His body was recovered by rescue workers while buried in soil.
However, Peradeniya police said traffic along the road continues unhindered.
Several areas in Kandy district have been issued with landslide warnings. Thumpane DSD and surrounding areas have been issued with level 2 warning (to be on alert if rain continues).
Udunuwara, Udapalatha, Medadumbara, Gangawata Korale, Pathadumbara and Ududumbara DS divisions have been issued with level 1 warning.
