Motorists wade through a flooded street in Biyagama on the outskirts of Colombo on November 28, 2025. (Photo by Ishara S. KODIKARA / AFP)
Doha, Qatar: The Embassy of the State of Qatar in Sri Lanka has issued an advisory urging Qatari citizens and visitors in the country to exercise extreme caution due to ongoing severe weather conditions.
The embassy stated that Sri Lanka has recently experienced waves of heavy rainfall, flooding, and landslides across several regions, with weather conditions still unstable.
Qatar’s embassy advised citizens currently in Sri Lanka to remain vigilant, follow local safety instructions, and contact the embassy immediately in case of emergencies.
The embassy also shared its emergency hotline for assistance: +94770774444.