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Afghanistan Seasonal Monitor: 2025/26 wheat yields are expected to be better than 2024/25 with improved domestic wheat availability (June 4, 2026)
By Famine Early Warning System Network at ReliefWeb
· June 4, 2026
· 2 min read
. Key Messages Below-average cumulative precipitation (October 1, 2025, to May 31, 2026) conditions in most parts of the central, central highlands, west, south, northeast, and north are interspersed with localized average to slightly above-average cumulative precipitation conditions elsewhere. Belo
Key takeaway SWV levels reached their end-of-the-season minimums on time in Bala Murghab_Kushk, Farah_Adraskan, Khash_Khuspas, Helmand, Arghandab, and Shamal basins on time while SWV reached the minimum levels 2-4 weeks earlier-than-normal elsewhere.
Why this matters
The expected improvement in Afghanistan's 2025/26 wheat yields, despite below-average cumulative precipitation in many parts of the country, is a crucial development for humanitarian relief efforts. With domestic wheat availability anticipated to increase, the pressure on food aid programs may be alleviated, allowing organizations to focus on other pressing needs. However, the emergence of El Niño, forecast to occur with an 82% probability, may impact future crop yields and exacerbate existing water scarcity issues. The variability in snow water volume levels across different basins also highlights the need for targeted interventions to support agricultural communities. As faith-based organizations and nonprofits continue to provide aid to affected populations, they must closely monitor these developments and adapt their strategies to address the evolving humanitarian landscape in Afghanistan. The favorable conditions for irrigated and rainfed crops, as well as pastoral health, offer a glimmer of hope, but sustained support will be necessary to ensure long-term food security and resilience.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: June 4, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? . Key Messages Below-average cumulative precipitation (October 1, 2025, to May 31, 2026) conditions in most parts of the central, central highlands, west, south, northeast, and north are interspersed with localized average to slightly above-average cumulative precipitation conditions elsewhere. Belo
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