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Udawalawe Reservoir, Which Has Dried Up Due To A Lack Of Rain

Fishermen caught fish from the Udawalawa reservoir, in Udawalawa, Sri Lanka, on August 12, 2023. Udawalawe Reservoir is a reservoir situated on the border of Ratnapura and Monaragala Districts, Sri Lanka. Located at the bottom of Udawalawe National Park, This reservoir has been constructed by constructing a long earth wall across the Walawe River. The Udawalawe Dam is a large irrigation dam in Udawalawe, in the Sabaragamuwa Province of Sri Lanka. A large number of people are gathering to see the Udawalawa Reservoir, which has dried up due to a lack of rain. Many farmers use the water obtained from this Udawalawa Reservoir to water their farms. At present, farmers are facing severe difficulties due to a lack of water. According to the Disaster Management Centre, 163,111 people in 49,867 families belonging to 11 districts have been affected by the drinking water problem. (Photo by Thilina Kaluthotage/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID	#10364526
Date Taken	12 August 2023
Location	N/A
Photographer	Thilina Kaluthotage/NurPhoto
Category	Human Interest
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Thilina Kaluthotage/NurPhoto

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