Drought Situation & EW Phase Classification
Drought Phase: Normal- Stable
Biophysical Indicators
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Most biophysical indicators are within the expected seasonal ranges.
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Above average rainfall was received in the month of October 2019.
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The Vegetation Condition Index values for Baringo County are above normal and stable.
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The Water levels in most water sources are normal at (80%-100%)
Socio Economic Indicators (Impact Indicators)
Production indicators:
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The forage condition is good in both quality and quantity and expected to remain stable with the on-going rains.
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Livestock body condition is fair to good in all livelihood zones.
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Milk production is slightly below the normal seasonal range but on an increasing trend.
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No Drought related Livestock deaths reported in all Livelihood zones.
Access indicators
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Terms of trade are currently above normal seasonal ranges and on an improving due to improving livestock body conditions.
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Distances to water sources for households currently are within normal seasonal ranges and stable due to recharge of most of surface water sources.
Utilization indicators:
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The number of under-five children at risk of malnutrition was 15.9%, a decrease as compared 16.4% in the previous month.
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Copping strategy index for households is still within normal ranges.