Lanka Salt Company Chairman T. Nandana Thilaka has urged the public to avoid panic-buying salt, dismissing rumors of a shortage.

He stated that the company has 6,000 metric tons of salt in stock, sufficient until January, with plans to import 30,000 metric tons.

Thilaka acknowledged a decline in salt production due to the neglect of Jaffna's salt pans, which have remained undeveloped since 2009.

Development of these pans is set to begin in January 2025, with production expected by March.

He assured that current salt supplies are adequate for household needs and urged calm to prevent unnecessary stockpiling.