Nearly four in ten households facing insufficient food consumption in Sri Lanka - WFP

 

As per the brief, in July, nearly half of the population (49%) faced food insecurity, in what was a drastic hike from 28% in June. 

This came at the peak of political instability, high month-to-month food inflation, and intense fuel shortages, the WFP added. The organization points out that diets are now in a precarious state in Sri Lanka, noting that at least four in ten households are facing insufficient food consumption, with many consuming far less diverse diets as food prices remain high across the country. 

In Uva and Central provinces in particular, nearly half of the population (47 and 46 percent respectively) is now facing food insecurity, with both provinces seeing a deterioration compared with June. 

Food insecurity was especially high in July, coinciding with uncertainty during the peak of political instability, high month-to-month food inflation, and intense fuel shortages, the WFP added.