Sri Lanka drought hits one million

, Aug 4: Over one million people in

have been severely affected by a prolonged

in 14 districts, Health Minister Maithreepala Sirisena said on Monday.

The drought has enveloped parts of the north, north central and eastern parts of the island nation, Xinhua reported.

The government has allocated 1.9 billion rupees ($1.47 million) to provide relief to the people.

IANS