Attachments
Drought Situation & EW Phase Classification
Biophysical Indicators
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Rainfall: The off-season January-February rains were received.
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A total of 108 mm amount was received in 9 days mostly in the first and second dekad.
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Rainfall was unevenly distributed in the county.
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Vegetation condition: The vegetation condition index (VCI-1month) was 81.9, indicating very good vegetation condition in the entire county.
Socio Economic Indicators (Impact Indicators)
Production indicators:
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Crop performance was better compared to normal.
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Livestock body condition was good and normal.
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Milk production was above normal.
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No unusual Livestock migration and deaths reported.
Access indicators:
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Terms of trade were stable and within the seasonal range.
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Milk consumption was good and stable.
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Distances to watering point insignificantly increased, although within the seasonal range of fluctuation of the year.
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The situation was normal at such a time of the year.
Utilization Indicators:
- The Mid Upper Arm Circumference (MUAC) was 7.9% compared to the long term average of 11.3%, and to the previous month of 6.37%; attributed to stable milk consumption and cereal availability to children under 5years of age.