Due to the sudden severe weather affecting the island, some foreign tourists visiting Sri Lanka have reportedly faced difficulties.
The Sri Lanka Police have stated that in situations where a tourist or a group of tourists is stranded or unable to reach the airport due to the ongoing disaster, authorities will take necessary measures to ensure their safety and provide assistance.
Members of the public can report any stranded tourists to the following contacts:
Director, Police Tourist Division
Mobile: 071 8591894
Superintendent, Police Tourist Division
Landline: 011 2421070
Mobile: 071 8591895
Superintendent, Airport Police
Landline: 011 2251475
Mobile: 071 8591640
Superintendent, Airport Tourist Police
Mobile: 071 8596057
The police urge anyone aware of foreign tourists in need of help to contact these numbers immediately.
