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Nepal Food Security Outlook: Likely below-average monsoon and poor purchasing power drive food insecurity, June 2026 - January 2027
By Famine Early Warning System Network at ReliefWeb
· July 9, 2026
· 2 min read
. Key Messages While the peak of the lean season from July to September is expected to drive increases in the population facing outcomes aligned with Crisis (IPC Phase 3), outcomes aligned with Stressed (IPC Phase 2) are expected at the area level. In areas where outcomes are aligned with Stressed (
Key takeaway In the rest of the country, outcomes aligned Minimal (IPC Phase 1) are likely as most households are anticipated to meet their food and nonfood needs.
Why this matters
The food security outlook in Nepal highlights the persistent challenges faced by households in the northwestern mountains and hills, where chronic food insecurity and past earthquakes have eroded their capacity to withstand additional stressors. The anticipated below-average monsoon and poor purchasing power are expected to drive food insecurity, particularly during the lean season from July to September, when the population in need of food assistance is likely to peak. The concentration of vulnerable households in these regions underscores the need for targeted humanitarian relief efforts, particularly from ECFA-accredited nonprofits with experience in disaster response and food security programs. As the lean season comes to an end and the maize and rice harvests become available, food access and availability are expected to improve, but the winter season may again decrease access to food and income in the northwestern mountains. Faith-based organizations and donors can play a critical role in supporting these households through responsible giving and partnerships with verified nonprofits.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: July 9, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? . Key Messages While the peak of the lean season from July to September is expected to drive increases in the population facing outcomes aligned with Crisis (IPC Phase 3), outcomes aligned with Stressed (IPC Phase 2) are expected at the area level. In areas where outcomes are aligned with Stressed (
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