El Niño drought severely affects Sri Lankan farming and water supply
They publishedEl Nino-driven drought slams Sri Lankan farms
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Who
What
- Sri Lankan farmer AM Pathmasena reports his well is bone dry for family use.
- The drought is among the worst in decades due to El Niño conditions.
- Rainfall deficits in key districts range from 85% to 100% below averages.
- Water deliveries are happening for tens of thousands, with remote areas seeing delays up to 23 days.
- Farm incomes have collapsed, forcing labor shifts and missed meals for families.
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topics: Environment, Climate, Politics · language: eng
topics: Environment, Climate, Politics · language: eng
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published 5 Sept, 17:01Z
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