Most emergency telephone numbers in Sri Lanka

Here are the most emergency telephone numbers,  three digits emergency or hotline telephone numbers in Sri Lanka. This also called as 3 digits short codes for special services.

110 – Ambulance
111 – Fire and Rescue
114 – Sri Lankan Army Operational Commander Colombo
115 – Colombo Municipal Council-Operational Unit
116 – Sri Lanka Air Force Emergency Service
118 – National Help Desk (Ministry of Defense)
119 – Police Emergency Service

There are four digits short codes emergency hotlines and other emergency / hotline telephone numbers available in Sri Lanka.

It is essential to note that emergency service numbers should only be used during real emergencies. Misuse of these numbers can result in unnecessary use of resources and delay in providing assistance to those who truly in need.