Food security concerns are rising in southern Malawi, with a crisis anticipated through January. This region is of highest concern, and parts of the central region may also be affected. A deterioration in food security is expected, with Crisis outcomes predicted from October through January.

This follows a period of relatively stable food security, with Minimal and Stressed outcomes reported in the area. Further details on the food security outlook are available from ReliefWeb, including the Malawi Food Security Outlook report for June 2026 to January 2027. This report provides more information on the anticipated Crisis outcomes and the areas likely to be affected.