Sri Lanka sets $14m drought response ahead of El Nino
By The BriefBrief
Sri Lanka earmarked $14 million to respond to severe drought expected from El Nino-related global weather extremes. The plan includes providing families with 75 litres of water every two to three days.
WHO:Sri Lanka
WHAT:Sri Lanka earmarked $14 million for drought response and planned to provide families with 75 litres of water every two to three days.
WHEN:Reported Aug 19, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE:Sri Lanka
WHY:The drought is expected to be driven by historic El Nino impacts on global weather extremes.
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