Lamu County: Drought Early Warning Bulletin for December 2019
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Drought Situation & EW Phase Classification
Biophysical Indicators
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The County received some rainfall during the Month under review.
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The vegetation condition Index (VCI-3Month) was showing an increase of 10percent compared to previous month.
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The VCI indicated normal vegetation greenness. However the overall drought phase in the county was at Normal in December.
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Forage condition was good across all livelihoods zones during the month.
Socio Economic Indicators
Production indicators
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All livestock species exhibited good body condition.
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Crops were at harvesting stage in all livelihood zones.
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Milk production decreased and is below the LTA compared to previous month of November.
Access indicators
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Terms of trade were favorable to crop farmers than livestock herders in mixed and pastoral livelihood zones respectively.
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Water access for both human and livestock was good and decreased in all the livelihood zones.
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Milk consumption reduced and is higher than the long term Average.
Utilization indicators
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The proportion of children at risk of malnutrition cases decreased and above the normal range as indicated by percent of mid upper arm Circumference (MUAC).
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The average coping strategy insignificant decreased compared to previous month.