Sri Lankan government delivers water to nearly 72,000 people suffering drought
Officials said families are receiving about 75 litres of water every two to three days as crops and tank levels are stressed.
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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 […]
Sri Lankan government delivers water to nearly 72,000 people suffering drought
By Uditha Jayasinghe COLOMBO, Aug 20 (Reuters) - 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 sai...
Drought in Sri Lanka threatens drinking water, coconut and vegetable crops, and the government has allocated billions of rupees to supply people and protect nature reserves.
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