A special District Coordinating Committee meeting was held today (08) at the Nuwara Eliya District Secretariat to assess agricultural losses caused by Cyclone Ditwah.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who chaired the meeting, instructed officials to provide immediate compensation to farmers after 1,421 hectares of vegetable cultivation were damaged by adverse weather.

Officials reported an estimated 25% reduction in the district’s vegetable harvest but assured that daily supply needs can still be met.

They also noted a drop in demand, caused by false reports of shortages and inflated prices, which have misled consumers.