Drought Situation & EW Phase Classification
Biophysical Indicators
▪ The County received rains that were within the normal range
and characterized by poor temporal and uneven spatial
distribution.
▪ The county vegetation greenness condition was above normal
range (VCI-3Month; 53.89) and projected to be good due to
the rains forecasted in first week of January.
Socio Economic Indicators (Impact Indicators)
Production Indicators
▪ Maize was at the early tasseling stage while beans, green
grams and cowpeas were at the podding stage.
▪ Livestock body condition was good for all species across all
livelihood zones and no migration was reported.
▪ Average milk production per HH per day was above normal.
Access Indicators
▪ Terms of Trade were favorable.
▪ Milk consumption per HH per day was below normal.
▪ Return distances to water sources were normal.
▪ Distances to water sources from grazing areas were above
normal.
Utilization Indicators
▪ The proportion of children at risk of malnutrition was within
the normal range.