Crisis outcomes are expected to persist through at least January 2027. Several provinces are affected, including Daykundi, Faryab, and Ghor. Limited income-earning opportunities are constraining household food access, particularly in higher-elevation areas where the later-season harvest is still ongoing.

Economic constraints and limited job opportunities are also sustaining crisis outcomes in major urban centers. As the lean season approaches, crisis outcomes are expected to become more widespread between January and April. Winter labor opportunities may provide some relief.

Further details are available from the source publication. Above-average winter precipitation is expected to drive favorable winter wheat cultivation.