Lamu County: Drought Early Warning Bulletin for July 2019
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- Kenya
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- Govt. Kenya
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Drought Situation & EW Phase Classification
Biophysical Indicators
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The County received an average off seasonal rainfall during the Month under review.
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According to VAM, the vegetation condition Index (VCI3Month) was showing improvement when compared to previous month.
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Forage condition was good to fair across all livelihood’s zones during the month, however, the pasture is depleting due to influx.
Socio Economic Indicators Production indicators
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livestock species exhibited fair to good body condition.
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Maize crop is at different stages in all livelihood zones, however, their few farmers harvesting green maize.
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Milk production decreased and is below the LTA compared to previous month of June.
Access indicators
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Terms of trade were favorable to livestock herds than crop farmers in mixed and pastoral livelihood zones respectively.
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Water access for both human and livestock was good to fair in all the livelihood zones except in Fishing and Agro-pastoral zones.
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Milk consumption is lower than the long-term Average.
Utilization indicators
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The proportion of children at risk of malnutrition cases increased and above the normal range as indicated by percent of mid upper arm Circumference (MUAC).
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The average coping strategy stable compared to previous month.