Key decisions to be taken as drought continues

18 Jul, 2017

The Government is to take some key decisions as the drought continues to have a serious impact on the country.

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said that the economy will need to adapt to the changing environment.

The Prime Minister was speaking to reporters after handing over the keys to water bowsers and tractors to be distributed to drought affected areas.

He said the?drought is not only affecting Sri Lanka but also India, Bangladesh and a few other countries. (Colombo Gazette)

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