Drought Situation & EW Phase Classification
Biophysical Indicators
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Light showers received during the last week of the month in Mandera North and West sub counties.
No rains were received in other parts of the county -
The 3-month Vegetation Condition index for the County was 18.8 indicating Severe drought.
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Mandera East, West, North and Lafey are showing severe vegetation deficit while Mandera South and Banissa are showing moderate vegetation deficit.
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Over sixty centres are under water trucking conducted by County Government Socio economic indicators
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Milk production and consumption has declined compared to last month but area bove the long term averages.
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Terms of trade are above the normal expected range.
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Browse and pasture conditions are fair to poor in Southern parts while poor in the other parts of the county.
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Livestock prices have declined compared to last month
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The body condition of all species of livestock is fair to poor and on worsening trend
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The utilization indicator is within the normal expected range.