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Drought Situation & EW Phase Classification
Biophysical Indicators
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Onset was timely in the first dekad of the month.
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Moderate vegetation greenness prevailed except for East with severe vegetation deficit despite the rains.
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Considerable recharge of both surface and underground water sources.
Socio Economic Indicators Details
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Trekking distances to water points for both households and livestock decreased following the off season showers.
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Livestock are migrating back albeit pastures not yet recovered
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Milk production and consumption decreased compared to September.
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Body condition for most cattle was fair and fair to good for small stock.
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Market prices increased for all livestock species.
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Maize/posho prices at market increased compared to September due to inaccessibility caused by the rains.
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ToT increased with a medium sized goat exchanged with 56.7 kilograms of cereals.
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Proportion of children less than 5 years at risk of malnutrition slightly decreased compared to September but remained high.