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Drought Situation & EW Phase Classification
Biophysical Indicators
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No rainfall was received during the month.
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Vegetation condition cover remained above normal but with deteriorating trend.
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Surface water points diminishing and are currently holding about 50% of their capacity.
Socio Economic Indicators Details
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Trekking distances to water points for both household and livestock increased across the county.
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No migration since all livestock is currently grazing in wet season grazing areas though moving further away from homesteads.
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Milk production decreased but consumption increased.
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Body condition for all livestock species was good due to availability of forage and water across all the livelihood zones.
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Livestock prices for small stock stabilized but reduced slightly for cattle though remained above long term average for all species.
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Maize/posho prices remained stable compared to August.
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Favourable Terms of Trade witnessed with a goat exchanged with 67.7 kilograms of cereals.
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Proportion of children less than 5 years at risk of malnutrition increased compared to August.