Baringo County: Drought Early Warning Bulletin for December 2019
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Drought Situation & EW Phase Classification
Drought Phase: Normal- Stable
Biophysical Indicators
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Most biophysical indicators are within the expected seasonal ranges.
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Above average rainfall was received in the month of December 2019.
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The Vegetation Condition Index values for Baringo County are above normal and stable.
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The Water levels in most water sources are normal at (90%-100%)
Socio Economic Indicators (Impact Indicators)
Production indicators:
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The forage condition is good in both quality and quantity and expected to remain stable with the on-going rains.
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Livestock body condition is fair to good in all livelihood zones.
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Milk production is slightly above the normal seasonal ranges and on an increasing trend.
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No Drought related Livestock deaths reported in all Livelihood zones.
Access indicators
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Terms of trade are currently above normal seasonal ranges due to improving livestock body condition.
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Distances to water sources for households currently are below normal seasonal ranges and stable due to recharge of most of surface water sources.
Utilization indicators:
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The number of under-five children at risk of malnutrition was 11.3%, a decrease as compared 14.6% in the previous month.
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Copping strategy index for households is still within normal ranges.