Food insecurity in Mozambique is significantly worsening, potentially affecting up to 1.84 million people. The El Niño climate phenomenon is identified as one of the main factors that contributed to a 55% increase in food insecurity in the country.
Floods and other natural disasters associated with El Niño have been devastating agricultural zones and communities in various regions of Mozambican territory. These extreme weather events compromise harvests and the food production capacity of affected families.
Alongside climatic factors, armed conflict in the province of Cabo Delgado also contributes to the worsening of the situation. Violence in the region has displaced populations and destroyed livelihoods, making it difficult for people to access food.
The combination of these elements — adverse weather conditions and armed instability — creates a scenario of food vulnerability that affects a significant portion of the Mozambican population, requiring urgent humanitarian responses.
