Overall food security situation of the district is minimally food insecure during this reporting period (16 Mar.- 15 Jul.'15). Out of total 41 VDCs all 10 VDC of cluster A, 20 VDCs of cluster B and 11 VDCs of cluster C are in phase 1 whereas outlook (16 Jul.- 15 Nov.'15) of the district will remain same although there will be seasonal deterioration in food security situation during Shrawan-Bhadra (i.e. Jul.-Aug.).
* Current situation reflects an exceptional deterioration in the food security situation as compared to the last cycle (January- March 2013) and same cycle last year (April- June 2012). The swollen Mahakali River displaced some 3, 500 people, swept away 13 government offices including the District Health Post, damaged roads, bridges, and other infrastructure (including 185 private houses), and disrupted the supply of food.
This is a district report on the food security from Mid November to Mid March 2014 for Darchula.
This district food security report for Darchula covers mid July to mid November 2013