# Drought-hit Sri Lanka sees farmers’ wells run dry as wildlife crowd shrinking water holes

https://mins.news/en/video/90633

- The Associated Press, 2026-10-08 01:32 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ODoHn_9h8zk

> Severe drought has left Sri Lanka’s reservoirs dry and farming communities struggling. Experts say a strong El Niño and climate change have contributed to the rainfall shortage, while this year’s vital southwest monsoon has been weak. Recent showers offered limited relief. Farmers face heavy losses and debt, and wildlife in reserves are suffering dehydration and heat stress.

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