The WFP estimates that the number of people facing acute food insecurity could rise by 22%, reaching 274 million globally. Central America and Southern Africa are projected to be the hardest hit, with food-insecure populations increasing by 83% and 75%, respectively. Additionally, regions like East Africa, the Sahel, and the Caribbean may face significant rainfall deficits, while flood risks could escalate in Somalia and neighboring areas. The combination of drought, uneven monsoons, and localized flooding is expected to disrupt agricultural production, further straining food supplies and increasing prices, particularly for vulnerable households.