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Drought Situation & EW Phase Classification Biophysical Indicators
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The County received insignificant off season precipitation during the Month.
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The vegetation condition Index (VCI-3Month) was showing a decrease of 6% compared to previous month.
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The VCI indicated vegetation greenness above normal. The overall drought phase in the county was at Normal in September.
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Forage condition was good across all livelihoods zones during the month.
Socio Economic Indicators Production indicators
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All livestock species exhibited well to fair body condition and on improving trend.
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Maize crop is in different stages of growth from flowering and grain filling,
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Milk production increased by 18% compared to previous month of August.
Access indicators
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Terms of trade were favorable to goat sellers in pastoral livelihood zone.
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Water access for both human and livestock was good and stable in all the livelihood zones.
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Milk consumption slightly increased and higher than the long term Average