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Drought Situation & EW Phase Classification
Biophysical Indicators
Rainfall:
Performance: the county received 2 to 9 days of light to heavy showers across the livelihood zones. The temporal distribution of the rains was fair whereas the spatial distribution was fair to poor.
Vegetation Condition:
• The Vegetation Condition Index (VCI) was above the normal range for the period, indicating a largely good state of pasture and browse.
• The available pasture and browse can last for one to three months, depending on the area.
Socio Economic Indicators (Impact Indicators)
Production Indicators:
• There were few reported cases of livestock migration into and within Laikipia County.
• The body condition of animals was above the normal range for the period.
Access indicators:
• The terms of trade were above the normal range
• The return distance from water sources to grazing areas was within normal range.
Utilization indicators:
• Within the normal range.