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Sri Lankan Government Delivers Water to Nearly 72,000 People Suffering Drought
Officials said trucks are delivering 75 litres of water every two to three days to families as drought-hit crops and wildlife parks strain resources.
- On Thursday, Sri Lanka's government arranged water delivery for nearly 72,000 people across seven districts to combat drought linked to this year's severe El Niño.
- Environment Minister Dhammika Patabendi described the phenomenon as the "worst" ever El Niño, noting the weather pattern peaked sooner than initially expected.
- Officials allocated 4.8 billion rupees for distribution, with trucks delivering about 75 liters of water to families every two to three days.
- Water levels at small tanks dropped to about 10 percent, stressing coconut and vegetable crops, while solar power pumps water to Yala National Park's endangered leopards.
- Heavy rains are forecast through December, but Patabendi warned severe drought could return by early 2027, stating "we will revise and extend response measures as necessary.
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Sri Lanka delivers water to 72,000 people suffering drought
Sri Lanka’s government has arranged for water to be delivered to nearly 72,000 people across seven districts as the country tackles a drought linked to this year’s severe El Niño, a senior official said on Thursday. El Niño is a naturally occurring weather pattern whose impact varies from region to region. It can lead to […]
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38% Left
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C 25%
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