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Drought Situation & EW Phase Classification

Biophysical Indicators

• The County received below average rainfall during the Month of December.

• The vegetation condition Index (VCI-3Month) showed decrease of 35 percent when compared to previous month of November.

• The VCI indicated severe vegetation. The overall drought phase in the county was at Alarm according to VCI.

• Forage condition was good across all livelihood zones during the month.

Socio Economic Indicators

Production indicators

• All livestock species exhibited fair to good body condition.

• Crops farmers are currently at land preparation stages.

• Milk production increased slightly and above the LTA compared to previous month of November.

Access indicators

• Terms of trade were favorable to crop farmers when compared to livestock farmers.

• Water access for both human and livestock was fair depending on the water sources available in the livelihood zone.

• Milk consumption slightly increased and was lower than the long-term Average.

Utilization indicators

• The proportion of children at risk of malnutrition was currently increasing when compared to previous month but below average when compared to normal ranges.

• The average coping strategy decreased when compared to previous month of November.