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Drought Situation & EW Phase Classification Drought Phase: Normal- Stable
Biophysical Indicators
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The county received above normal rains during the month.
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The Vegetation greenness as depicted by the VCI is above normal.
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The Water levels in most water sources are normal at 90%-100% capacity.
Socio Economic Indicators (Impact Indicators)
Production indicators:
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The forage condition is good in both quality and quantity and is expected to remain stable during the short rains season.
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Livestock body condition is good in all livelihood zones.
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Milk production is within the normal seasonal range apart from the irrigated livelihood zone.
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No drought related livestock deaths were reported during the reporting period..
Access indicators
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Terms of trade are stable and within the seasonal range.
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Distances to water sources for households are below normal seasonal ranges and stable due to recharge of most surface water sources.
Utilization indicators:
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The number of under-five children at risk of malnutrition is minimal and stable.
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Copping strategy index (CSI) for households is within normal ranges.
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The bulk of the households have acceptable food consumption score