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Global climate change has disrupted weather patterns also slashed crop yields in the Himalayan nation, an international aid agency warned Friday.
Changing weather patterns have dramatically affected crop production in Nepal, leaving farmers unable to properly feed themselves and pushing them into debt, Oxfam International said during a report released in Katmandu.
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 also delays in summer monsoons have all compounded the situation, the report said.
More than 3.4 million people in Nepal are estimated to require food assistance, with food stocks in farming communities will last only a few months, it warned.
Oxfam said Nepal will likely suffer more frequent droughts because of climate change. River levels will decline due to the reduced rainfall and glacial retreat, making it harder near irrigate crops and provide water for livestock.
Changing weather patterns have dramatically affected crop production in Nepal, leaving farmers unable to properly feed themselves and pushing them into debt, Oxfam International said during a report released in Katmandu.
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 also delays in summer monsoons have all compounded the situation, the report said.
More than 3.4 million people in Nepal are estimated to require food assistance, with food stocks in farming communities will last only a few months, it warned.
Oxfam said Nepal will likely suffer more frequent droughts because of climate change. River levels will decline due to the reduced rainfall and glacial retreat, making it harder near irrigate crops and provide water for livestock.
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