Sri Lanka’s Yala Park closes key areas as severe drought threatens wildlife
Yala National Park in Sri Lanka is closing its busiest areas and watering holes to tourists for one month as severe drought and heat stress threaten wildlife. Water trucks are replenishing shrinking reservoirs, while authorities work to protect elephants, leopards, and other animals. The closure comes as Sri Lanka faces a prolonged drought linked to El Niño and global warming, with communities and farms also struggling with water shortages.
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