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El Niño-driven dry spell leaves more than 115,000 people in crisis in Sri Lanka

An El Niño-driven dry spell has reportedly pushed more than 115,000 people in Sri Lanka into crisis. The conditions threaten livelihoods and access to water and food.

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Prolonged drought could deepen humanitarian needs and pressure agricultural production.

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  1. El Niño-Driven Dry Spell Leaves Over 115,000 Sri Lankans in Crisis ↗lankanewspapers.com · Recorded source date: Sep 5, 2026, 6:02 PM UTC

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