UN food agencies warn acute hunger will intensify in 13 hotspots as famine risk climbs

The United Nations’ food agencies issued a warning about worsening acute hunger. They identified thirteen geographic hotspots where the situation is deteriorating. The agencies say famine risk is rising across these areas. The warning highlights the urgency of humanitarian assistance. Food insecurity in the hotspots is driven by multiple crises. The agencies call for increased funding and coordinated response. Without swift action, the hunger situation could become catastrophic. The statement underscores the need for global attention to the at‑risk regions.