Sri Lanka, June 17 -- Sri Lanka is preparing a comprehensive response to the forecast El-Nino weather conditions, with several discussions already held under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said.
Speaking at the weekly Cabinet media briefing yesterday (16), Dr. Jayatissa said the Government is closely monitoring the potential impact of El-Nino on key sectors, including agriculture, water resources and food security. "Several discussions have been held with the President on this matter, and the relevant ministries are formulating the necessary preparatory measures to mitigate the expected impacts of El-Nino," he said.
The Minister added that special attention is also...