# Namibian agricultural and food security crisis > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/namibian-agricultural-and-food-security-crisis > Updated: 2026-08-24T15:03:19.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Namibia is facing significant agricultural and food security challenges driven by climate volatility and potential El Niño weather patterns. Concerns have been raised that the primary threat to the agricultural sector is a lack of long-term resilience rather than the drought itself, prompting calls for businesses to integrate drought preparedness into permanent strategies through investments in water infrastructure and efficient farming technologies. The crisis has manifested acutely in the Kunene region, where between 78,495 and 87,000 people are at risk of extreme food insecurity due to severe drought, persistent heat, and irregular rainfall. While drought relief programs have provided essential supplies like maize meal and cooking oil to approximately 35,000 households, officials have warned that these measures are not sustainable long-term. To address critical water shortages, the Namibia Water Corporation has invested N$13.4 million in drilling and testing 20 boreholes. However, leaders continue to advocate for systemic solutions, including desalination, increased investment in climate resilience, and improved resource allocation through the harmonization of local and central government financial years. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-24: Kunene region faces extreme food insecurity due to drought Over 78,000 people in Namibia's Kunene region face extreme food insecurity due to severe drought, prompting calls for long-term climate resilience and improved water security infrastructure. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kunene-region-faces-extreme-food-insecurity-due-to-drought ### 2026-08-21: Namibia agricultural sector urged to prioritize climate resilience With El Niño forecasts for 2026/27, experts emphasize that Namibia's agricultural sector must prioritize long-term resilience and infrastructure investment over short-term drought responses. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/namibia-agricultural-sector-urged-to-prioritize-climate-resilience --- Cite as: Namibian agricultural and food security crisis. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/namibian-agricultural-and-food-security-crisis