As Sri Lanka's fuel and gas shortages intensify, citizens are turning to firewood. While affluent Sri Lankans can afford refined charcoal stoves, others are depending on traditional devices. Doctors warn that a permanent pivot to firewood would be disastrous for public health. Mariam Wardak gets you a report.

South Asia Diary | Sri Lanka turns to firewood amid gas shortage

As the Sri Lankan economy further dips into crisis with shortages of everything from medicines to gas, people are returning to cooking with firewood. Sri Lanka used to be a middle-income country, with GDP per head comparable to the Philippines and living standards the envy of neighbouring India.

Once prosperous, Sri Lankans will now cook with firewood, as economic mismanagement hits hard

Sri Lanka's inflation hit a ninth consecutive record in June. With this, the Sri Lankans are forced to use firewood for cooking purposes. These desperate measures come as Sri Lanka struggles to arrange for basic essentials such as gas or fuel for its citizens

Sri Lanka Economic Crisis worsens | Many Sri Lankans switch to firewood

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