Attachments
Drought Situation & EW Phase Classification
Biophysical Indicators
-
Above-normal rains were received throughout December.
-
The VCI for the month was significantly above-normal for this time of the year.
-
The state of water sources was normal.
Socio Economic Indicators (Impact Indicators)
Production indicators
-
The condition of maize, green grams and cowpeas was fair this month compared to good normally.
-
Milk production was within seasonal norms for the month.
-
No drought-related deaths or migration incidences were reported during the month.
Access indicators
-
Terms of trade (casual labour to maize) were significantly below-normal implying considerably reduced household purchasing power for this time of the year.
-
Milk consumption was slightly below seasonal ranges this month.
-
Distances to water points for household consumption were higher than seasonal ranges for the month.
Utilization Indicators
- The proportion of children at risk of malnutrition was slightly above-normal implying a worsened nutritional status for children aged 0-5 years for this time of the year.