Sri Lanka faces a rice shortage this winter due to low yields and delayed cultivation.

Sri Lanka faces a rice shortage in December and January due to its reliance on two paddy seasons, Maha and Yala, which create a supply gap when Yala harvests are low or Maha cultivation is delayed. Factors like climate issues, fertilizer bans, and storage problems exacerbate the shortage. Solutions include improving drought-resistant paddy varieties, enhancing irrigation, creating strategic reserves, and diversifying crops.

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