Sri Lanka is going through hard times. There is a shortage of food, fuel, and medicines. Former Sri Lankan cricketer Roshan Mahanama served tea and buns to those waiting in queues for petrol in Colombo.
Sri Lanka is experiencing its worst economic crisis since independence, with the government unable to arrange dollars to by essentials.
“We served tea and buns with the team from Community Meal Share this evening for the people at the petrol queues around Ward Place and Wijerama mawatha.
“The queues are getting longer by the day and there will be many health risks to people staying in queues,” the cricketer posted on Twitter.
Armed police and troops are guarding petrol stations. The government declared a two-week shutdown of state institutions and schools to control the demand for fuel.
“Please, look after each other in the fuel queues. Bring adequate fluid and food and if you’re not well please, reach out to the closest person next to you and ask for support or call 1990. We need to look after each other during these difficult times,” the cricketer urged.