GIEWS Special Alert No. 352 - Southern Africa, 23 April 2024
El Niño-linked drought to spur a surge in import needs and intensify food insecurity
Year of publication2024
PublisherFAO
AbstractEl Niño-linked drought has caused widespread crop damage and wilting in Southern Africa, with 2024 harvests expected at below-average levels. Import requirements forecast to increase steeply and supplies likely to be sourced from outside of the Southern African region. The number of acutely food insecure people is expected to escalate in 2024/25.
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Product typeNewsletter
SeriesGIEWS - Special Alerts
Areas of workGlobal Information and Early Warning System
KeywordsCrop production, food security, markets, trade, prices, food insecurity, Southern Africa, El Niño, drought, imports, livelihoods.
