Millions in Nepal facing hunger as climate changes

KATMANDU, Nepal

The British aid agency described the situation as “deeply worrying.”

“Communities told us crop production is roughly half that of previous years … Last year many could only grow enough (food) for one month’s consumption,” said Oxfam’s Wayne Gum, adding that less precipitation has been forecast this winter, which will make the situation worse.

More extreme temperatures, drier winters and delays in summer monsoons have all compounded the situation, the report said.

AP