Food assistance was provided to 1.9 million people, with 13,820 metric tons of food distributed and USD 2.9 million in cash assistance transferred. Relief assistance reached 464,000 crisis-affected people in one region, although funding constraints limited rations to 60 percent. New refugees also received support, with 90,000 South Sudanese refugees assisted in one area.
Concerns have been raised about potential worsening food insecurity and flooding risks due to El Niño-linked rainfall anomalies. Further details are available from the source, including plans for upcoming assistance to 176,000 people and concerns about insufficient resources to cover projected needs.
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