~RS~q~RS~~RS~z~RS~36~RS~)
Sri Lanka's devastating drought hits paddy fields
Large parts of Sri Lanka are being devastated by a drought which farmers say is the worst they can remember.
Rice paddy fields dependent on irrigation have been severely affected, as have the livelihoods of fishermen.
The government is discussing compensation measures but some villagers are blaming officials for poor water management.
The BBC's Charles Haviland reports from Colombo.
Most watched/listened
-
One-minute World News
-
MI5 'approached' Woolwich suspect
-
Fears over EU-US energy price divide
-
Footage from on board stricken plane
-
Two held after plane alert over UK
-
Running barefoot in Wyoming
-
Muslim leaders condemn Woolwich attack
-
Yachtsman saved by call to Jewsons
-
Saudi drivers in 'sidewalk skiing' craze
-
New app lets users text and walk
-
The book clubs that find bestsellers
-
What lies behind Sweden's riots?
-
Saudi women drivers stage protest
-
Family tribute to soldier Lee Rigby
