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Dry wells and shrinking water holes as drought grips Sri Lanka

Asia-Pacific 1 source 1 country 🔦 Under-reported 57m ago

A prolonged drought is currently affecting central Sri Lanka, leading to severe water shortages. The lack of rainfall has caused local wells to run dry, significantly impacting the livelihoods of regional farmers who rely on water for their agricultural activities.

The environmental consequences of the drought are also becoming apparent as wildlife populations are forced to congregate around the few remaining water holes. As these natural resources continue to shrink, the situation highlights the increasing pressure on both human communities and local ecosystems within the affected areas.

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