Sri Lankan government delivers water to nearly 72,000 people suffering drought

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The Sri Lankan government is delivering water supplies to nearly 72,000 people across seven districts to combat a severe drought caused by this year's El Niño phenomenon. The drought has significantly affected water availability in the country.

COLOMBO, Aug 20 - Sri Lanka's government has arranged for water to be delivered to nearly 72,000 people across seven districts as the country tackles a drought linked to this year's severe El Niño, a senior official said on Thursday.