Cyclone Ditwah
Sri Lankan Police Operations Centre Activated
Event:
Sri Lankan police have established a Special Disaster Operations Room at Police Headquarters to ensure rapid coordination and public safety in response to Cyclone Ditwah. Australian Citizens in Sri Lanka affected by the storm should use these contacts for emergency assistance.
Emergency Contact Numbers for the Operations Room:
011-2013051 | 011-2027148 | 011-2027149 | 011-2472757 | 011-2430912
Email:
Additional Contact Information for District Police Divisions:
1. Matara 041-2222213
2. Galle 091-2233333 / 091-2234582
3. Elpitiya 091-2290011 / 091-2290095
4. Thangalle 047-2242715 / 047-2241013
5. Puttalam 032-2266493 / 032-2266722
6. Chilaw 032-2220752 / 032-2222925
7. Kuliyapitiya 037-2284421 / 037-2281220
8. Nikaweratiya 037-2260344
9. Kurunegala 037-2223222 / 037-2222229
10. Kandy 081-2234337
11. Theldeniya 081-2374510
12. Matale 066-2222231 / 066-2224753
13. Gampola 081-2352854 / 081-2354982
14. Nuwara Eliya 052-2222225 / 052-2222390
15. Hatton 051-2223882 / 051-2225063
16. Ratnapura 045-2225232 / 045-2222223
17. Kegalle 035-2222333 / 035-2222674
18. Seethawakapura 036-2222223
19. Ambilipitiya 047-2263225
20. Kantalai 026-2234022 / 026-2234227
21. Ampara 063-2222321 / 063-2224422
22. Batticaloa 065-2222664 / 065-2224404
23. Trincomalee 026-2222030 / 026-2222052
24. Kankasanthurai 021-2059908 / 021-2227960
25. Jaffna 021-2229753 / 021-3110827
26. Vavuniya 024-2222224 / 024-2222223
27. Mannar 023-2223224 / 023-3230949
28. Kilinochchi 021-2283852 / 021-2285521
29. Mullaithivu 021-2290022
30. Monaragala 055-2277723 / 055-2277316
31. Bandarawela 057-2231612 / 057-2222260
32. Badulla 055-2222219
33. Kabithigollawa 025-2248049 / 025-2298044
34. Polonnaruwa 027-2222159 / 027-2222223
35. Anuradhapura 025-2222124 / 025-2222223
36. Kaluthara 034-2222227 / 034-2222199
37. Panadura 038-2233328 / 038-2232223
38. Kelaniya 011-2911374 / 011-2911774
39. Gampaha 033-2222223
40. Negombo 031-2238222 / 031-2224287
41. Nugegoda 011-2856171 / 011-2828380
42. Mount Lavinia 011-2732916 / 011-2721479
43. Colombo North 011-2421277
44. Colombo South 011-2423936
45. Colombo Central 011-2449386
46. Homagama 011-2857008
47. Thambuththegama 025-2276227
Actions to Take:
Monitor local media and weather updates from the Sri Lanka Department of Meteorology.
Avoid travel to affected areas if possible.
Secure loose items and shelter in a safe location during periods of high wind and heavy rain.
Follow instructions from local authorities.
Keep emergency supplies, including food, water, and medications, on hand.
Ensure your travel documents are up to date and accessible.
Consular Assistance:
The Australian High Commission can be contacted via +94 11 246 3200.
The 24-hour Consular Emergency Centre can be contacted via +61 2 6261 3305.
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