Sri Lanka, Dec. 1 -- The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has warned that people are hoarding goods in large quantities due to the current disaster situation in Sri Lanka and emphasized that there is no need to create unnecessary panic.

The Authority has urged the public to avoid excessive stockpiling and to purchase only the quantity of goods they actually need.

The CAA has also requested supermarkets and traders to distribute goods in a controlled manner, ensuring that only the required amounts are issued to consumers.

Additionally, the Authority called on the business community to support the government and the nation during this time by selling goods at prevailing and reasonable prices.

The CAA warned that special inspections and ...