UN Expects Deteriorating Food Security in Yemen in Next Four Months

Yemen Online

2 days ago

The United Nations has issued a stark warning about the deteriorating food security situation in Yemen, predicting that conditions will worsen significantly in the coming months. A recent report by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) highlights that over 25% of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in four government-controlled areas—Aden, Lahj, Marib, and Taizz—experienced moderate to severe hunger in April.
The report indicates that food insecurity among IDPs has slightly worsened since March and is expected to deteriorate further through September, coinciding with Yemen's lean season. **Nearly half (47%) of households in these regions had inadequate food consumption, with 34% consuming fewer than four food groups Additionally, 17.3% of IDP households faced severe food deprivation.
Economic hardships, including high food and fuel prices and limited income opportunities, have exacerbated the crisis.
Around 72% of IDP households reported experiencing economic shocks, while 58% saw a decline in their primary income). Many families have resorted to coping strategies such as consuming less preferred diets or reducing meal portions.
The FAO's findings underscore the growing disparity between IDPs living in camps and those residing within host communities.
The situation is particularly dire in camps, where food consumption scores have worsened dramatically.
With Yemen already facing one of the world's worst humanitarian crises, the UN urges immediate intervention to prevent further deterioration. Aid organizations continue to call for increased funding and support to address the escalating food insecurity and provide relief to vulnerable populations.