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Act before the drought, not after

In Sri Lanka’s dry zone, scientists and communities rehearsed drought response through a simulation — preparing for water scarcity before crisis strikes.

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February 26, 2026 | By IWMI

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Giriraj Amarnath, Niranga Alahacoon

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Water, climate change and resilience > Climate mitigation and adaptation pathways

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CGIAR

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CGIAR Initiative: Climate Resilience (ClimBeR)

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Asia > Sri Lanka

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Climate, Drought, Preparedness, Resilience, Risks

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