UK warns its citizens on travel to SL over deteriorating economic situation

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The United Kingdom, in its latest travel advisory on Sri Lanka has warned its citizens saying the economic situation was deteriorating in the country with shortages of basic necessities including medicines, fuel and food.

In the travel advisory released today, the UK said Sri Lanka was presently experiencing shortages in basic necessities because of a shortage of hard currency to pay for imports. "There may be long queues at grocery stores, gas stations, and pharmacies. Local authorities may impose the rationing of electricity, resulting in power outages," the travel advisory said.

The travel advisory further warned its travelers against the spread of the dengue virus in Sri Lanka and due to a prevalence of COVID-19 cases in the community, there could be changes to flights and airport operations at short notice.

The British government further said that lockdowns could be imposed in affected areas, and travel restrictions may also be imposed at short notice in the country. (JAMILA HUSAIN)

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Comments - 29

Sam Silva Sunday, 13 March 2022 08:40 PM

Yes it's very true and very pathetic. Do not come here even if you are offered free airfare.

Mahinda Monday, 14 March 2022 03:31 AM

Sri Lanka is in a very difficult situation.

Ranaweera Monday, 14 March 2022 08:22 AM

Because of people like you , Sri Lanks will never have a chance to prosper under any government. At this time we must encourage tourists to come, because if they come then we will have some relief. These UK government are not fond of their citizens, they take every opportunity to hit back at their former colony.

mrm.ashad@gmail.com Monday, 14 March 2022 10:46 AM

don't just blame the government the majority of foolish people and monks must take responsibility.as you are ,your ruler will be ,this is the metaphysical divine law .if the whole the stuff in the pot is corrupts and you can expect what you take on a spoon to be good .this is karma ..live it

Basil Monday, 14 March 2022 06:00 AM

Good move!

Mk Monday, 14 March 2022 06:09 AM

Please visit udayanga will look after you all. We need dollars.

Borat Monday, 14 March 2022 06:17 AM

When gov behaves like an ostrich with head in the ground oblivious to what’s happening the repercussions are great . So basically they are bringing on more troubles

Punchi Banda Monday, 14 March 2022 06:38 AM

This advisory is false, our Buddha truce visited and blessed country is full of milk and honey and the vista of abundance and prosperity. Our people are grateful to be born and living in this paradise.

M Fernando Monday, 14 March 2022 07:30 AM

President will issue a directive that no UK tourist undergo hardship

Sam Monday, 14 March 2022 07:41 AM

They did say that Gota was working on promoting tourism. Looks like he has started his fine work in the UK first..

Michael Draycott Monday, 14 March 2022 08:12 AM

Has the British Government started an evacuation program for British families in Sri Lanka yet?

The Kaputa Monday, 14 March 2022 08:13 AM

we are telling our self's to not stay here.. brain drain!

Terrence Monday, 14 March 2022 08:17 AM

Sri Lanka is facing crisis over crisis since 2019 due to poor leadership and Sri Lankans domiciled in UK are waiting more than 3 years to see their kith and kin

sam Monday, 14 March 2022 08:28 AM

Situation is almost pathetic where rising prices are observed, queues and shortages. Whether one can enjoy the same as they did in the past is questionable.

Kaleel Cader Monday, 14 March 2022 08:32 AM

So sad to see paradise island become a begging island! Please do assist fellow citizens with whatever you may have to survive this poverty crisis as we are one country one people! God bless our People!

Anthony Monday, 14 March 2022 08:34 AM

OUR ONLY SOURCE IN GETTING DOLLARS ALSO LOST. DUE TO OUR POLITICIANS AND THEIR POLITICS AND POLICIES SEE WHAT THE COUNTRY IS IN TODAY. ATELAST THEY SHOULD HAVE A PURE CONCIOUS AND RETURN ALL THE ROBBED MONEY FOR THE COUNTRY AND PEOPLE TO SURVIVE.

Prof. W.P. Attanayake Monday, 14 March 2022 08:37 AM

Please don't come to Sri Lanka and suffer, the worst thing is the Government is not atall caring for the in board citizens, how could they treat the foreigners.

Carl Alaxender Monday, 14 March 2022 08:39 AM

Not only UK no one should come and suffer in Sri Lanka, the cost of living is too high.

hikz Monday, 14 March 2022 08:49 AM

miracle of Asia, the vision of prosperity.

Vipin B Monday, 14 March 2022 09:11 AM

Here goes our last hope for foreign revenue and this marks life-support for tourism industry. As hard as it seems, it is undeniably a easonable request. Probably other countries will follow this soon.

Karalasingam Sivalingam Monday, 14 March 2022 09:31 AM

Tourism hit by present crisis. Do everything possible to revive it.

Jef Monday, 14 March 2022 09:53 AM

Sri lanka must lease the country to China or Russia for small period to recover debt and put the country to cirplus it is wise to take action sooner than later 30yr lease will fix specialy Chinese they no how to turn things around...food for thought....

Praveen Monday, 14 March 2022 10:11 AM

Fair warning although if you are a tourist in a decent hotel in any of tourist hotspots you are going to be fine. You are here to relax, get off devices and mindless web browsing so powercuts will be perfect! But Sri Lanka should also issue a travel warning to anyone going to the UK for impending nuclear disaster and long lines for fuel and rising inflation as well.

Rohan Monday, 14 March 2022 10:16 AM

Ha Ha Ha all you morons who voted for this sanniya now you feel hurt no. What can you give a tourist those of you who want them to come mosquitos, humid heat, Bathala- and Manioc? Not sure they will want to come.

M.M.M.Izzeth Monday, 14 March 2022 10:30 AM

Time to leave the country.

John Monday, 14 March 2022 10:55 AM

Russian and Chinese friends will visit Sri Lanka.

Antonita Monday, 14 March 2022 05:27 PM

Besides, UK tourists visit Sri Lanka mostly for the weather, food and to generally have a good time. In my motherland, even a poverty stricken family will cook rice and dhal at least, they don't que up at food banks because they are so lazy to cook and have spent their benefit money on branded bags and clothes and then call them selves poor!!!

Paulson Monday, 14 March 2022 07:05 PM

Why to blame UK, China or India ? who is responsible for this situation ? Successive political leadership over the years siphoned wealth of the country and sold country to China ! At least now realise the situation and react..Absolutely it was a paradise island.

Yesh Vithara Tuesday, 15 March 2022 02:08 PM

Sri Lanka should issue warnings against visiting UK and other EU countries too every time there's a random stabbing or lorry attack.

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