Attachments
Drought Situation & EW Phase Classification
Biophysical Indicators
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The first and second dekads received normal rainfall during the month.
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The vegetation condition index for September was normal for this time of the year implying normal vegetation greenness.
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However, the vegetation condition in the county has been on a declining trend since April, with Lunga Lunga Sub-county already in the moderate vegetation deficit band of vegetation greenness.
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The state of water sources was as expected for this time of the year
Socio Economic Indicators (Impact Indicators)
Production indicators
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There was no crop in the farms as harvesting for the long rains season was over.
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Milk production was slightly below normal for this time of the year.
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No drought-related deaths or migration incidences were reported this month.
Access indicators
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Terms of trade (casual labour to maize) were above-average implying higherthan-normal household purchasing power for this time of the year.
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Milk consumption at household level was within seasonal averages for the month.
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Distances to water points for household consumption were within seasonal norms for this time of the year.