Severe salt crisis hits Sri Lanka

According to reports, heavy rains have washed away the salt accumulated on the sea shores, and halted the production of the edible mineral, creating a severe salt crisis in the island nation. The prices of salt have surged to a whopping Rs 145 per kg due to the shortage, even as hoarders and black marketeers are driving the prices further up by hoarding salt supplies, Sri Lankan media reported…| read more