With the current heavy rains and adverse weather conditions affecting Sri Lanka, traveler safety is a top priority. Whether you are exploring the hill country or staying near the coast, having the right emergency numbers is crucial. Below is a complete list of 24-hour hotlines for disaster relief, medical emergencies, and rescue services to help you stay safe during your trip.
Essential Emergency Services (National Level)
Save these numbers on your phone immediately.
- Disaster Management Centre (DMC): 117
Use this for: Reporting emergencies caused by floods or storms and asking for relief services. - Police Emergency: 119
Use this for: Immediate life-threatening situations or security needs. - Suwa Seriya Ambulance Service: 1990
Use this for: Free emergency ambulance service to transport patients to the nearest hospital. - Fire Brigade: 110
Use this for: Fire emergencies and rescue operations. - National Building Research Organisation (NBRO): 011 258 8946
Use this for: Reporting or checking on landslide risks, especially in hill country areas. - Department of Meteorology: 011 268 6686
Use this for: Getting the latest weather forecast and cyclone updates. - Navy Headquarters: 011 244 5368
Use this for: Boat rescue services during severe floods. - Army Headquarters: 113
Use this for: General emergency relief and rescue operations. - Air Force Headquarters: 116
Use this for: Rescue missions requiring helicopter assistance.
Regional Support Numbers (District Level)
If you are in a specific area affected by floods or landslides, contact the local Disaster Management Coordinating Units (DDMCU) directly.
Western Province (Colombo & Coastal Areas)
- Colombo District: 011 243 4028 / 077 395 7893
- Gampaha District: 033 223 4676 / 077 395 7888
- Kalutara District: 034 222 2344 / 077 395 7887
Southern Province (South Coast)
- Galle District: 091 224 2355 / 077 395 7889
- Matara District: 041 223 4030 / 077 395 7894
- Hambantota District: 047 225 8056 / 077 395 7895
- Ratnapura District: 045 222 5522 / 077 395 7898
- Kegalle District: 035 222 2843 / 077 395 7891
Central Province (Kandy & Tea Country)
- Kandy District: 081 220 2875 / 077 395 7890
- Nuwara Eliya District: 052 222 3448 / 077 395 7897
- Matale District: 066 223 0926 / 077 395 7886
North Western Province
- Kurunegala District: 037 222 0455 / 077 395 7892
- Puttalam District: 032 226 5345 / 077 395 7896
North Central Province (Cultural Triangle)
- Anuradhapura: 025 222 5333 / 077 395 7883
- Polonnaruwa: 027 222 6676 / 077 395 7884
Uva Province (Ella/Badulla Area)
- Badulla District: 055 222 4434 / 077 395 7885
- Monaragala District: 055 227 6378 / 077 395 7893
