Embu (Mbeere) County: Drought Early Warning Bulletin for October 2021
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Drought Situation & EW Phase Classification
Biophysical Indicators
False onset of the short rains was experienced in both
sub counties, minimal rains received in the third week.
The vegetation greenness remains at normal across
both livelihoods however the lush forage impacts
negatively on health of livestock.
Pasture and browse conditions continued to
deteriorated further and more communities reported
poor pasture and browse conditions.
Socio-Economic Indicators (Impact Indicators)
Production Indicators
Most farmers planted when the first rains were
received in both sub counties but currently
experiencing water stress.
Cattle body condition continues to deteriorate in areas
of the marginal mixed livelihood zone.
Milk production is at its lowest due to long distance
trekked in search of pasture and water
Access Indicators
Terms of trade continue to reduce and remains below
normal due to reducing prices of goats prices and
stably high maize prices.
Milk consumption is at its lowest due to reduction in
production.
Distances to water sources for both households and
livestock are still high
Utilization Indicators
Out of all sampled households, 25 % had borderline
food consumption.
Household coping strategy index increased compared
to last month.