Sri Lanka
Warnings and insurance
Travel disruption caused by Cyclone Ditwah
Cyclone Ditwah hit Sri Lanka on 28 November, and has caused flooding and landslides throughout much of Sri Lanka, resulting in the loss of life. As a result, travel in many areas has been disrupted. Infrastructure including road networks, power lines and telecommunications remain disrupted in the most affected areas including Kandy, Nuwara Eliya and the wider Hill Country. There remains a risk of landslides and localised flooding. The Sri Lankan authorities are working to restore critical infrastructure. The south coast of Sri Lanka remains largely unaffected and is operating as normal.
Sri Lanka Tourism has a 24-hour hotline available on 1912.
Before you travel
No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to:
- see general advice for women travellers
- read our guide on disability and travel abroad
- see general advice for LGBT+ travellers
- read about safety for solo and independent travel
- see advice on volunteering and adventure travel abroad
Travel insurance
If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance. Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.
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