Drought situation and phase classification
Biophysical Indicators (Environmental indicators)
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The month of September recorded average rainfall amount above the long term mean following off season rains recorded in 3 rd dekad of September.
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The state of water sources was normal at this time of the year.
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The 3-month Vegetation Condition Index (VCI) for the month of September recorded above normal vegetation greenness.
Socio Economic Indicators (Impact Indicators)
Production indicators
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Livestock body condition remained good for all livestock species across all livelihood zones.
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Milk production recorded an increase during the month under review.
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Minimal harvesting of long rains crops was recorded during the month under review.
Access indicators
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Average milk consumption recorded a decrease in the month of September.
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Average livestock prices remained stable in the month of September
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The average food prices recorded a decrease during the month under review.
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The Terms of Trade were above the long term mean in the month of September.