Drought Situation & EW Phase Classification
Biophysical Indicators
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During the month under review the county experienced above normal rainfall in all the livelihood zones.
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The heavy rainfall was way above the long term average for all the dekads.
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The VCI for the Igembe North, Igembe Central and Igembe South sub counties depicted moderate vegetation deficit.
Socio Economic Indicators (Impact Indicators)
Production Indicators
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Weeding of maize and beans in all the livelihood zones.
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Livestock body condition was fair for all species.
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Milk production per HH per day was within the normal.
Access Indicators
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Terms of Trade were below the normal range.
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Milk consumption per HH per day was below normal range.
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Return distances to water sources were below the normal range.
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Distances to water sources from grazing areas were below the normal range.
Utilization Indicators
- The proportion of children at risk of malnutrition remained within the normal range.