Sri Lanka's dry zone suffers severe drought, with 8,000 acres of paddy damaged
- Sri Lanka is facing its worst drought in over 30 years, significantly affecting agriculture and water supply, officials said.
- According to the agriculture ministry, more than 8,000 acres of paddy fields across five districts have sustained damage.
- Farmers are struggling to secure adequate water and food, particularly in Monaragala district, which is most affected.
- Irrigation tanks have dried up, worsening the crisis and posing a threat to food security in the affected regions.
Source: wionews.com
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