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Drought Situation & EW Phase Classification
Biophysical Indicators
• The off season rainfall received was above average during the Month of February.
• The vegetation condition Index (VCI-3Month) showed an increase of 17 percent when compared to previous month of January.
• The VCI indicated Above Normal vegetation. The overall drought phase in the county was at Alert.
• Forage condition was fair to poor across all livelihood zones during the month.
Socio Economic Indicators
Production indicators
• All livestock species exhibited fair body condition except in fishing zones with poor body condition.
• Crops farmers are currently at different stages such as harvesting and land preparation.
• Milk production was stable and below the LTA when compared to previous month of January.
Access indicators
• Terms of trade were favorable to goat sellers when compared to crop farmers.
• Water access for both human and livestock was fair to poor 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 stable when compared to previous month but above average when compared to normal ranges.
• The average coping strategy increased by six per cent when compared to previous month of January.