Drought Situation & EW Phase Classification
Biophysical Indicators
Vegetation condition
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Pasture and browse condition is fair-good across the county exhibited by monthly VCI and FCI.
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January VCI was 25.94 which exhibits moderate vegetation deficit for Moyale Sub County.
Socio Economic Indicators (Impact Indicators)
Production indicators
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Livestock body was moderate compared to normal.
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Milk production was below normal.
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There were no livestock deaths associated with drought.
Access indicators
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Milk consumption was below normal due to low Milk productions.
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Return distances were below normal and within normal range.
Utilization Indicators
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Malnutrition levels increased with 18.1% children under 5 years at risk of malnutrition.
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Coping strategies index has increased indicating poor household food insecure.