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Sri Lanka Commences Compensation for Drought-Hit Crops

TLDR

Rs. 3,000 million drought compensation payments started Sept 4.
Polonnaruwa, Hambantota, Ampara, Anuradhapura, Puttalam, Monaragala farmers paid.
All drought-hit farmers to receive funds before Sept 15.
El Niño relief covers paddy, maize, and other crops.

The Agricultural and Agrarian Insurance Board has initiated the disbursement of Rs. 3,000 million as compensation for farmers whose crops suffered damage due to prevailing dry weather conditions, linked to the El Niño phenomenon. Payments commenced today, September 4th, with farmers in the Polonnaruwa District set to receive direct bank transfers. The board aims to complete compensation payments for affected farmers in other drought-stricken districts, including Monaragala, Hambantota, Anuradhapura, Ampara, and Puttalam, before September 15th. This initiative provides relief for losses incurred on crops such as paddy and maize.

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Update #2\u00b7 Sep 4 · 7:00 AM

Compensation payments for crops damaged by drought and El Nino commenced today, September 4th. Affected farmers in Hambantota, Ampara, Puttalam, Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, and Monaragala are receiving funds directly into their bank accounts for damages to paddy, maize, and other crops. The Agricultural and Agrarian Insurance Board confirmed that compensation for farmers in other districts will be completed before September 15. The government has allocated Rs. 3,000 million for this relief effort, as confirmed by the board's Chairman, Pemasiri Jayasinghe.

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