Cricket legend Kumar Sangakkara on Wednesday urged international travelers to return to Sri Lanka, framing tourism as a vital engine for the island’s recovery following its worst flooding in decades. In a video message shared across social media, the former national captain addressed the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah, which struck in late November. The storm triggered widespread landslides and flooding that affected 2.2 million people across all 25 districts and left more than 600 dead or missing. “To everyone abroad who’s thinking ‘Should I visit Sri Lanka?’ Let me assure you that Sri Lanka is open, safe and ready…
Rebuilding together: Sangakkara issues global plea for Sri Lanka tourism
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