Food security concerns are rising in the local area due to reduced rainfall and high temperatures. The poorest households in certain regions, including Alta Verapaz and the Western Highlands, are expected to face significant challenges. These households will likely experience Crisis conditions from June to September, with limited agricultural employment and high market dependence exacerbating the issue.

To cope, some may resort to selling assets or reducing food portions. Further information on the food security outlook is available, including details on the expected improvement in conditions from October to January, when temporary labor and harvests may provide some relief.