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Drought Situation & EW Phase Classification
Biophysical Indicators
• Pasture condition was good but on a slightly deteriorating trend.
• Browse condition was also above-average and on a stable trend.
• The vegetation condition was above normal.
Socio Economic Indicators (Impact Indicators)
Production Indicators
• The livestock body condition for all species was good but on a deteriorating trend.
• Milk production was 12.1 percent higher than the highest production ever recorded for the month at 6.6 litres.
• Maize and beans were in good condition.
Access Indicators
• Access to water for both livestock and household use was within normal ranges across both livelihood zones.
• Milk consumption was within seasonal norms.
• Terms of trade were 38 percent higher than the highest value ever recorded in Kieni for the month at 71.
Utilization Indicators
• The nutrition status of children was better than normal for this time of the year The coping strategy index stood at 5.4 in June.
• The food consumption score averaged 31.0 this month.