Attachments
Drought Situation & EW Phase Classification
Biophysical Indicators
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The first two dekads of the month received normal rainfall.
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The Vegetation Condition Index (VCI) was above-normal at 52.24.
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The state of water sources was normal for this time of the year.
Socio Economic Indicators (Impact Indicators)
Production indicators
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Livestock body condition was moderate similar to last month which was normal for this time of the year.
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Milk production was above-normal for this time of the year.
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No livestock migration was reported during the month under review.
Access indicators
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The terms of trade were 13.5 percent lower than the normal 53.3.
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Milk consumption was within seasonal norms for this time of the year.
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Access to water for domestic use was also within seasonal ranges for this time of the year.
Utilization Indicators
- The proportion of children at risk of malnutrition was above-average for this time of the year implying that it was worse compared to normal times.