San Salvador, Nov 7 (Prensa Latina) About 432,000 Salvadorans received assistance from the World Food Programme (WFP) in September to lessen the impact of El Nino weather event on their communities, according to a report from the international organization.

The WFP states that countering El Nino requires anticipatory action to support vulnerable families, safeguard livelihoods, and ensure food security.

Among these measures, the WFP noted that it provided cash transfers totaling $360 to nearly 60,000 beneficiaries, enabling them to cover their food needs for three months.

According to the international body, this assistance aims to support the livelihoods of families affected by El Nino, allowing them to meet their immediate food and essential needs while reducing the reliance on negative coping strategies.

The WFP pointed out that difficulties related to food prices were concentrated in urban households, highlighting the need to monitor food access among vulnerable populations.

Furthermore, the organization noted that a state of emergency was declared on October 7 due to drought and climate variability attributed to El Niño—a situation occurring as the cost of a basic food basket reached $269 in urban areas and $191 in rural areas, following the aggression by the United States and Israel against Iran.

Additionally, the WFP’s action plan included strengthening resilience in vulnerable communities within the Goascoran River basin through a program focused on climate adaptation, financial inclusion, and the development of sustainable livelihoods.

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