📢 Flood Devastation Hits Sri Lankan Agriculture 🇱🇰

New data from the Department of Agriculture, supported by FAO, reveals significant flood impacts on Sri Lanka's agricultural sector as of December 17, 2025. • Widespread Damage: Floods have severely affected paddy, vegetables, and other field crops across the island, with major agricultural districts bearing the brunt of the damage. • Threat to Livelihoods: This widespread destruction poses a critical threat to farmer livelihoods, national food production, and household food security, especially for smallholder farmers. • Response Efforts: FAO is collaborating closely with national authorities and partners to assess the full extent of damages, identify urgent needs, and facilitate timely recovery and rehabilitation efforts. Data based on satellite imagery and Department of Agriculture reports.