WINDHOEK, June 1 (Xinhua) -- The World Food Program (WFP) has called for continued funding and support to consolidate food security gains in Namibia, warning that vulnerable households remain exposed to climate-related shocks despite an improving humanitarian situation.

In its May country brief released here on Monday, the UN agency said additional resources are needed to sustain food security interventions, strengthen national systems, improve early-warning and emergency preparedness mechanisms, and build resilience against future shocks.

Namibia has faced successive climate-related challenges in recent years, including droughts, floods and pest outbreaks.

Although improved rainfall and government-led relief efforts have eased immediate pressure in some areas, households affected by the 2024-2025 El Nino-induced drought continue to require support as they rebuild livelihoods and recover food stocks.

As part of ongoing assistance, the WFP said 105,813 households had received rice support by May, with distributions continuing across the country.

The WFP added that it is also working with the Namibian government to strengthen monitoring, early-warning and emergency preparedness systems, with the aim of improving the country's ability to respond to future climate-related shocks. ■