About 1.2 million Zambians could face acute food insecurity from October this year to March next year due to an El Nino-induced drought, a senior government official said Friday.
Announcing the latest seasonal rainfall outlook in Lusaka, the country’s capital, Secretary to the Cabinet Patrick Kangwa said the figure represents 7 percent of the analyzed population in 93 districts expected to experience drought during the 2026/2027 rainy season.
Kangwa urged early preparations for the challenging season, saying El Nino was expected to significantly influence weather patterns.
He said northern Zambia would receive normal to above-normal rainfall from October to December, while southern Zambia would experience below-normal rainfall due to El Nino.
“The contrasting rainfall patterns require targeted and proactive measures across climate-sensitive sectors,” he added.
Zambia warns of food insecurity as El Nino drought looms
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