# In drought-stricken Sri Lanka, wells run dry as wildlife crowds shrinking water holes

https://mins.news/en/item/90797

- The Associated Press, 2026-10-08 04:30 UTC
- World
- Original: https://bit.ly/4yJzlvK

> Severe drought has left Sri Lanka’s reservoirs dry and farming communities struggling. Experts say the lack of rain is partly linked to a strong El Niño and climate change.

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