Food insecurity affects a significant number of people, with approximately 18.1 million individuals facing acute insecurity. This situation is expected to persist between September and December. Cereal imports are anticipated to be slightly higher than usual.

Prices for staples like rice and wheat flour have decreased compared to the same period last year. Paddy crop production is expected to be higher than average, driven by improved crop varieties and strong yields. Further information on the food security situation is available from the source.