Sri Lanka faces worst drought in over three decades
Edited By WION Video Desk
Published: Sep 04, 2026, 13:35 IST | Updated: Sep 04, 2026, 13:35 IST
Sri Lanka’s prolonged dry spell is devastating its dry zone, with more than 8,000 acres of paddy cultivation damaged across five districts. Irrigation tanks have dried up, crops are turning brown and farmers are struggling to find enough water and food as Monaragala faces the worst impact.
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