The Colombo District Disaster Management Coordinating Unit convened today (November 27) at the Parliamentary Complex under the patronage of Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, to discuss precautionary measures and necessary actions to be taken in response to potential risks caused by the adverse weather conditions expected over the next 48 hours.
During the meeting, as per the instructions of the Prime Minister, a set of emergency contact numbers was introduced to the public of the Colombo District for the immediate reporting of urgent situations. Accordingly, the 24-hour official emergency hotline 117, the Colombo District Disaster Management Coordinating Unit at 0112434028, and the Disaster Manegement Coordinating Unit at 0112136136 were announced.
The public was urged to remain alert to news updates and emergency advisories issued through reputed mass media.
Prime Minister’s Media Division