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Drought Situation & EW Phase Classification

Biophysical Indicators

• Substantial rains were received across all livelihood zones in the County. The temporal and spatial distribution was good.

• The vegetation index recorded was above normal range, with an upward trend across the livelihoods as illustrated by the increase in the Vegetation Condition Index. All Subcounties recorded above normal vegetation conditions.
  Forage condition is good in September.

Socio Economic Indicators (Impact Indicators)

• The livestock body condition is good with a stable trend across the County. Distance to water sources decreased.

• The terms of trade is favourable with an increasing trend.

• Milk production and consumption at household level is stable and above the long term average.

• Majority of the households fell within the Acceptable Food Consumption Score as the Coping Strategy Index dropped.

• Malnutrition status decreased as the proportion of children ‘at risk’ of malnutrition fell within the normal range with a downward trend.