UN report: 62% of Yemenis do not get enough food

A recent UN report revealed that food insecurity rates in Yemen have risen to record levels, with 62% of the population unable to find adequate food.

The World Food Program said in its report on the food security situation in Yemen for August 2024, issued yesterday, Saturday, "In July 2024, 62% of households in Yemen reported insufficient food consumption, the highest rate ever recorded."

"This included 64% in areas controlled by the legitimate government and 61% in areas controlled by the Houthi group," he added.

The report indicated that severe food deprivation peaked at 36% across the country, with Houthi-controlled areas witnessing a 79% increase in severe food deprivation on an annual basis, while government-controlled areas witnessed a 51% increase.

The report stated that the governorates of Al Jawf, Hajjah, Hodeidah, Hadhramaut, Taiz and Al Mahwit are the most affected among the other governorates.

The report pointed out that the main factors of food insecurity are deteriorating economic conditions, delays in food aid, limited livelihood opportunities, as well as the effects of the devastating floods that hit Hodeidah, Hajjah, Marib, Saada and Taiz in late July/early August.

The report indicated that the areas controlled by the Yemeni government are expected to face a serious or critical situation (phase three of the phase classification or more) by next October, and it is also expected that four directorates west of Taiz and south of Hodeidah, in areas controlled by the government, will reach a very critical stage of malnutrition (phase five of the integrated phase classification of acute malnutrition).