Food security concerns are rising in parts of the region. Western and Southern provinces are expected to experience stressed conditions from July to September. This is due to various factors including flooding, production losses, and dry spells.

Households in affected areas will likely have limited purchasing power, making it difficult to cover expenses. Most households will rely on food stocks, labor, and livestock income to meet their basic needs. Further details on the situation are available from ReliefWeb, including information on the expected expansion of stressed conditions to other provinces from October to January.