Attachments
Drought Situation & EW Phase Classification
Drought Phase: Normal-Worsening
Biophysical Indicators
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The biophysical indicators show negative fluctuations below the expected seasonal ranges.
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Below average rainfall was received in the month of January 2018.
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The January Vegetation Condition Index values for Baringo County are still above normal ranges but on deteriorating trend.
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The Water level in water pans are below normal at 4(70%-35%)
Socio Economic Indicators (Impact Indicators)
Production indicators:
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The forage condition is fair to poor in both quality and quantity and on a deteriorating trend. The situation remains unstable with 75% of the Livestock currently accessing pasture and browse at their dry season grazing zones with 25% still at their traditional grazing grounds.
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Livestock body condition is fair to poor in Pastoral livelihood zones but fair in both Agro-pastoral and irrigated livelihoods.
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Milk production is below normal given the prevailing weather conditions.
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No Livestock deaths were reported in Pastoral and Agro-Pastoral Livelihood zones.
Access indicators -
Terms of trade is currently above normal range but on a worsening trend in pastoral and agro-pastoral livelihoods zones.
This is attributed to current body condition and market dynamics. -
Distances to water sources for households are increasing and currently above normal ranges.
Utilization indicators: -
The number of under-fives at risk of malnutrition stood at 18%, which is above normal indicating worsening trend.