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Nyeri County: Drought Early Warning Bulletin for February 2020

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Kenya
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Govt. Kenya
Date de publication
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Drought Situation & EW Phase Classification

Biophysical Indicators

  • Off season rains continued being realised for the better part February with an average of five to six rainy days. Amounts received averaged 144 percent of normal. Temporal and spatial distribution was equally good.

  • Above normal vegetation condition continued to be recorded as a result of ongoing offseason rains.

  • Water availability and utilization is good as households were still harvesting rain water and open water sources were full to capacity.

Socio Economic Indicators (Impact Indicators)

  • Livestock body condition and health was good.

  • Harvesting of green maize and dry beans was ongoing.

  • Milk production was above the long term average while consumption was within long term average.

  • Distances to water sources for households’ use dropped by 17 percent from last month.

  • Terms of trade ratio was above the long term average.