IWMI 124d ago

What if communities could prepare for a drought before it ever hits? In Sri Lanka's dry zone, that's exactly what happened. For the first time in the country's history, a drought simulation brought together scientists and local communities to rehearse their response to water scarcity — before a crisis unfolds. This video walks you through how the simulation was run, why anticipatory action saves more lives and resources than disaster response ever can, and what this community-led model means for the future of drought preparedness across the region. Production and post-production: Pradeep Liyanage/IWMI