Food security concerns are rising in southern Angola. Due to below-average harvests, households' food stocks are expected to be depleted earlier than usual. The situation is likely to worsen with the onset of the lean season.

Staple food prices have increased, reducing market purchasing power, after a recent diesel fuel subsidy cut. Further details on the expected Crisis outcomes and the impacts of El Niño are available from the source, including information on the deterioration of rangeland conditions and livestock prices.