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FEWS NET, the Famine Early Warning Systems Network, is a leading provider of information and analysis on #foodsecurity

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Millions of people in #Yemen 🇾🇪 are expected to experience food consumption deficits through at least May 2025 as they continue to experience macroeconomic shocks stemming from the country’s years-long conflict.

Learn more https://t.co/wrlYkrLUFj

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Did you know #FEWSNET’s database of current and historical subnational administrative boundaries and food security classification mapping 🗺️ units are available for download?

Learn more and access the data https://t.co/hmxVZK2i2N

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#LaNiña conditions are present in the equatorial Pacific Ocean.

Flooding 🌧️ is expected in eastern #SouthernAfrica. Heavy snow ❄️ forecast in central and northern #CentralAsia. Flooding risks are high in western northern #SouthAmerica https://t.co/gzuSS1nSlF

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Emergency (IPC Phase 4) outcomes are likely currently ongoing in parts of Afar (Zones 2 and 4) #Ethiopia 🇪🇹 and are expected to spread to remote areas of Tigray early this year https://t.co/sCnO4qtGyO

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#FEWSNET is using machine learning to forecast crop yields in areas lacking data.

“This innovative modeling approach will not only address challenges in data-limited regions, but will pave the way for more reliable and scalable agricultural forecasting." https://t.co/2rkP8FQle6

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High levels of acute food insecurity persist in #SouthSudan 🇸🇸 amid impacts of the deteriorating economy, floods, high returnee and refugee burdens, and ongoing conflict that is disrupting livelihoods and assistance deliveries https://t.co/zLHLjlr8dM

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Crisis (IPC Phase 3) outcomes are expected to persist through at least May in parts of #Lebanon 🇱🇧 due to extensive infrastructure damage, investment needed to restore key economic sectors, and cumulative effects of the year-long conflict.

Learn more https://t.co/Kj3jIrDPYP

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Flooding remains in #SouthSudan 🇸🇸 Hot conditions expected for southeastern #Africa.

Dryness observed in parts of #Kyrgyzstan 🇰🇬 and #Tajikistan 🇹🇯 Flooding persists in #CentralAmerica and #Colombia 🇨🇴 https://t.co/XO5F9Jxe4P

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This year, #FEWSNET is commemorating 40 years of monitoring and forecasting acute food insecurity.

Our special anniversary logo features the Ghanaian Sankofa, a symbol that shows us that the past holds wisdom for the present.

Learn more https://t.co/SZ7UKpSFXV

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Crisis (IPC Phase 3) or worse outcomes persist in areas of #Ethiopia 🇪🇹 that are either currently affected by or recovering from conflict and drought.

Learn more https://t.co/jQnVQrqYvP

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#FEWSNET scientists are leveraging advances in #ENSO predictions to make preseason crop yield forecasts up to a year in advance of harvest.

Learn more in our new blog https://t.co/OQQMSL1mtr

Paper: https://t.co/pDQ3mC2P7c
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The rains 🌧️ returned in many areas of #SouthernAfrica in mid-to-late December, but did they come in time to save planted crops?

#FEWSNET scientist @TamukaMagadzire reflects on the 2024/2025 rainfall season to date https://t.co/i3xGUsJVLO

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This rising influx of returnees and refugees, deplorable WASH conditions, widespread open defecation, and insufficient health facilities in areas of transit are contributing to the rapid spread of cholera in #SouthSudan 🇸🇸

Learn more https://t.co/KQQgm9nnYL

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#FEWSNET is using machine learning to forecast crop yields in areas lacking data.

“This innovative modeling approach will not only address challenges in data-limited regions, but will pave the way for more reliable and scalable agricultural forecasting." https://t.co/2rkP8FQle6

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Widespread Crisis (IPC Phase 3) and Emergency (IPC Phase 4) outcomes are expected to emerge in #Somalia 🇸🇴 during the Jan - March jilaal dry season, following extremely poor Oct - Dec deyr rains and anticipated poor harvests.

Learn more https://t.co/2V4zsZb6pB

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A recent surge in violence in #Haiti 🇭🇹 has adversely affected poor households’ income sources, disrupted market functioning and supply, and impeded food assistance distribution.

Learn more https://t.co/nOvJbiBvPf

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#FEWSNET prioritizes data availability and transparency.

Our acute food insecurity classification data are available to download in a variety of formats. Visit our website to access these data from 2009 onwards for use in your own work 📊

Learn more https://t.co/olLLYA8GLl

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The compounding impacts of conflicts, poor economic conditions, and climatic shocks — such as dry spells and flooding — remain the key drivers of acute food insecurity in #Nigeria 🇳🇬

Learn more https://t.co/llbZmIXn98

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L’insécurité galopante à Port-au-Prince et Artibonite #Haiti 🇭🇹 continue de détériorer les sources de nourriture et de revenus des ménages https://t.co/691kjnsUip

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Wheat planting progressed in #Afghanistan 🇦🇫 despite below-average cumulative precipitation through December.

However, the germinated wheat may be at risk due to above-average temperatures in the coming months https://t.co/mOPuAc4rpO

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