Food insecurity grips cash-strapped nation; 6.3 million in immediate need of help
Edited By WION Video Desk
Published: Aug 14, 2022, 24:26 IST | Updated: Aug 14, 2022, 24:26 IST
The economic crisis in Sri Lanka is like the worst nightmare come to life. Markets are out of food, pharmacies are without medicines and petrol stations have no oil. It has been estimated that 3 out of every 10 households face food insecurity.
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