Nepal Faces Food Shortfall

(06 Aug 08 - RV) A report released by the UN World Food Programme and the government in Nepal says that the country is experiencing major food shortages.


The findings show that much of the reason for the deficit is rising food prices and access to food for people living in rural areas who don’t produce enough to feed themselves.


The WFP Country Representative for Nepal, Richard Reagan says their efforts to get food to the most vulnerable are being hindered by bad weather, fuel shortages and the political situation.