GIEWS Update – The Republic of Mozambique
Erratic weather conditions and conflict curb 2021 production prospects in northern provinces, likely increasing the levels of food insecurity
22/02/2021
Keywords: Agricultural sectors, Anticipatory action, Climate, COVID-19, Crops, Early Warning, Emergency response, Mozambique, Natural hazards, Protracted crises and conflicts, ,
Highlights
- Rainfall deficits since the start of the cropping season in northern Cabo Delgado and Nampula provinces have negatively affected crops, curbing cereal production prospects in 2021.
- The ongoing conflict in Cabo Delgado Province and the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have heightened households’ vulnerability and are expected to aggravate conditions in 2021.
- The 2021 cyclone season is still active and more cyclones could further undermine food availability and access in the north.
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