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Sri Lanka activates emergency hotlines for nationals caught in Nepal floods
Authorities have established round-the-clock emergency contact lines to assist Sri Lankan citizens affected by devastating flooding across Nepal. The move comes as heavy rainfall continues to trigger landslides and widespread displacement in the region.
LSN Sri Lanka ·
Sri Lankan officials have set up 24-hour emergency hotlines to provide assistance to nationals stranded or affected by the severe flooding that has gripped Nepal. The dedicated lines enable Sri Lankans in the affected areas to report their locations, request rescue support, and access consular assistance during the natural disaster.
The flooding has caused significant loss of life and displaced thousands across multiple districts in Nepal, with rescue operations ongoing in remote mountainous regions. The disaster has disrupted transportation networks and damaged critical infrastructure, complicating relief efforts and hampering the movement of supplies to affected communities.
The Sri Lankan mission in Nepal is coordinating closely with local authorities and international rescue teams to identify and support its nationals in the affected zones. Officials have urged all Sri Lankans in Nepal to remain in contact with the embassy and to provide regular updates on their safety status and whereabouts.
The hotlines represent part of a broader consular response to assist citizens during emergencies abroad. Authorities have also advised Sri Lankans planning travel to Nepal to defer non-essential trips until conditions stabilize and transportation routes are fully restored.