Kwale County: Drought Early Warning Bulletin for October 2017

Drought Situation & EW Phase Classification

Biophysical Indicators

• Above-normal rainfall was received in both livelihood zones.
• The Vegetation Condition Index was above normal at 55.36
• The state of water sources was normal for this time of the year.

Socio Economic Indicators (Impact Indicators)

Production indicators

• Livestock body condition was normal at this time of the year.
• Milk production was normal.
• No livestock migration was reported during the month.

Access indicators

• Milk consumption was slightly above normal.
• Return distances to water sources were normal.

Utilization Indicators

• The proportion of children at risk of malnutrition was above normal for this time of the year.