THE UNITED NATIONS WORLD FOOD

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August 2015 – Since mid-July, heavy monsoon rains, exacerbated by Cyclone Komen, have caused widespread flooding and landslides in many parts of northern and western Burma. As of August 5th, over 259,000 people have been affected. In addition, more than 1 million acres of farmland have been inundated by the floods, damaging crops and arable land and likely disrupting the upcoming planting season, thus impacting long-term food security in the country. With the support of DFATD and other donors, the World Food Programme (WFP) is helping to meet the emergency food needs of up to 150,000 flood-affected people in Burma. Project activities include: (1) providing emergency food assistance to flood-affected households; and (2) coordinating emergency food assistance and food security activities and assessments.