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Drought Situation & EW Phase
Classification Biophysical Indicators
▪ The month was characterized by hot and dry weather conditions across the county.
▪ Pasture and browse condition are good across the livelihood zones
Socio-Economic Indicators (Impact Indicators) Production Indicators
▪ Bean crop matured and harvested in most parts of the county, though below-average harvest is expected.
▪ Maize crop failed in most of the Agro -Pastoral area, but at grain filling to mature in the Rain Fed Cropping.
▪ Milk Production increased compared to May and remained within the normal range
▪ Livestock body condition was good across all the livelihood zones.
Access Indicators
▪ Terms of Trade increased compared to May and remained significantly below the seasonal range
▪ The price of maize is stable compared to May and significantly above the normal seasonal range
▪ The prices of cattle and goats increased and above the long term average.
▪ Water distances to households and grazing areas increased compared to May
Utilization Indicators
▪ The reduced coping strategy index is within the normal seasonal range.
▪ Over 90 percent of children sampled were in the normal range.
▪ Households under the poor food consumption score decreased with those under the acceptable score increased with over 90 percent under acceptable and borderline score.