The US Embassy in Colombo has issued a travel warning for American citizens, advising them to avoid Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka, due to a credible threat.
The advisory states that the embassy has received credible information regarding a potential attack on popular tourist spots in the Arugam Bay region.
Key details from the US Embassy travel advisory include:
Location: Sri Lanka
Event: The Embassy received credible information warning of an attack targeting popular tourist locations in the Arugam Bay area. Due to the serious risk posed by this threat, the Embassy imposed a travel restriction on Embassy personnel for Arugam Bay effective immediately and until further notice.
U.S. citizens are strongly urged to avoid the Arugam Bay area until further notice.
Actions to Take:
- Report all suspicious activity and emergencies to local authorities (119).
- Always maintain vigilance and be aware of your surroundings. Trust your gut, if a situation doesn’t feel right, get out of it.
- Always have some form of communication on you (i.e. cell phone).
- Monitor local media for news and updates.
