Sri Lanka, April 9 -- The Department of Meteorology has indicated that an El Niño event during the southwest monsoon season could result in drought conditions extending through September.

Speaking at a media briefing today (09) at the Government Information Department, Additional Director General of the Department of Meteorology, Ajith Wijemanna stressed the need for proactive water management under such circumstances. He noted that both drinking water supplies and irrigation systems should be carefully managed to mitigate potential shortages.

Wijemanna stated that the prevailing high temperatures in the country is expected to continue throughout this month.

"We anticipate that the warm weather will persist for the remainder of th...