Sri Lankans in Nepal Urged to Exercise Extreme Caution Amid Floods

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The Sri Lankan Embassy in Nepal has issued a safety advisory urging Sri Lankans in flood-affected districts such as Gorkha, Dhading, Nuwakot, and Chitwan to exercise extreme caution following flash floods along the Budhi Gandaki River. Citizens are instructed to avoid rivers, flooded roads, and low-lying areas while following local authority guidance. The embassy has opened a 24-hour emergency hotline to assist Sri Lankans requiring coordination.