The World Food Program (WFP) has said that there is an indication of poor to moderate winter crop yield in some parts of the Mid/Far-Western hills and mountains due to insufficient rainfall, according to media sources.

A report released by the WFP stated, “If no rain occurs in February, production could considerably decrease, further deteriorating the food security situation from June onwards,”

Over 26,000 people are highly food insecure in Dolpa, Jumla and Mugu districts where cases of acute child malnutrition have been reported.

Several areas in the hills and mountains of the Mid/Far-West are highly or moderately food insecure because of the poor to moderate summer crop production – making people more dependent on purchased food.

Though food security has improved in flood-affected areas of western Terai, 40,000 people are still highly food insecure and need support for their rehabilitation, the WFP report further added. nepalnews.com Feb 05 09