Categories: Headlines

24,000 families in Vavuniya plagued by severe drought

Approximately 24,000 families have been affected by the drought plaguing the Vavuniya District.

The Disaster Management Center of the Vavuniya District stated that 85,771 individuals of 24,507 families have been victimized by the severe drought situation prevailing across the district.

Reports also indicate that 667 families of the Vavuniya District are facing difficulties in obtaining clean water for drinking purposes.

The Disaster Management Center accordingly stated that the security forces and the Divisional Secretariat Office of Vavuniya together were taking measures to supply water to those unable to find clean drinking water.

Lankanewspapers

Recent Posts

LNP – IMF team to visit Sri Lanka today for third review under EFF program

A team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), led by the Senior Mission Chief for…

7 hours ago

LNP – Sri Lanka’s tenth Parliament to welcome over 150 fresh faces as MPs

The 2024 parliamentary election has marked a historic shift in Sri Lanka’s legislature, with nearly…

7 hours ago

LNP – NPP reveals its 18 National List MPs

The National People’s Power (NPP) has announced the names nominated to fill the 18 National…

7 hours ago

LNP – UNP decides to contest all upcoming elections only under ‘elephant’ symbol

A special discussion on the future political direction of the United National Party (UNP) was…

1 day ago

LNP – President to present government’s Policy Statement on November 21

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will present the new government’s Policy Statement at the ceremonial sitting…

1 day ago

LNP – Canadian Tamil Congress congratulates AKD on electoral victory, asks for new constitution

The Canadian Tamil Congress (CTC) has sent an official letter to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake…

1 day ago