Srilanka, Dec. 1 -- Sri Lanka Tourism, in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Air Force, completed a rescue mission to assist international tourists stranded in the Nuwara Eliya area due to severe weather conditions.

The operation was conducted under the direct supervision of Hon. Vijitha Herath, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, and the direct command of Mr. Sampath Tuyyakontha, Secretary of Defence. The mission was executed swiftly and effectively with the full support and cooperation of the Ministry of Defence and the Sri Lanka Air Force. A total of 21 rescued individuals were safely airlifted by helicopters to Colombo Port City in the afternoon. The group comprised:

2 German nationals

4 South Africans

2 Bri...