Isiolo County: Drought Early Warning Bulletin for March 2021
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Drought Situation & EW Phase Classification
Biophysical Indicators
▪ The month was characterized by hot sunny weather. Only Isiolo
central experienced an insignificant few days of shower.
▪ Vegetation condition remained at moderate vegetation deficit.
▪ A great proportion of accessible forage was poor triggering
migration to dry season grazing reserves though insecure.
▪ Water availability was fair due to low recharge levels and
worsened by increasing distances to forage.
Socio Economic Indicators (Impact Indicators)
Production Indicators
▪ Majority of animals’ body condition especially goats, sheep and
cattle was fair and deteriorating in all livelihood zones.
▪ Household milk production was low and expected to deteriorate
further in all livelihood zones.
Access Indicators
▪ Livestock prices reduced slightly in all markets as body condition
and demand was relatively poor compared to February. Food
commodities prices stabilized.
▪ Household milk consumption was low given the reducing
production.
Utilization Indicators
▪ Proportion of households with poor and borderline food
consumption increased slightly.
▪ Proportion of children who were moderately malnourished
increased marginally.