Sri Lanka, Nov. 30 -- Impact on lives and livelihood enormous l No district spared by storms and floodwaters Heavy rains coupled with the cyclone Ditwah that lashed across the country for nearly a week wreaking havoc to life, livelihoods and properties have cost an arm and a leg to the affected families and the economy.

Flash floods that swept across all districts are estimated to have destroyed around 600,000 acres of rice and vegetable crops, raising concerns over a shortage of vegetable in the coming days and sharp surge in prices of many commodities in the run up to the festive season.

National Farmers' Union Chairman Anuradha Tennakoon said last week that the Eastern Province has been the most affected, with a large extent badly da...