Taita Taveta County: Drought Early Warning Bulletin for March 2015
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Drought Situation & EW Phase Classification
Biophysical Indicators
The percentage of average rainfall is 19.8% below normal range of 80 – 120% an indication of a dry month.
The VCI is 24.01 which indicate vegetation is far below the normal range of 35 - 50.
The current water situation is within the normal range however the situation is improving with some of the water sources recharging.
Socio Economic Indicators (Impact Indicators)
The condition of Pasture and browse is fair but improving and available at 1.96km.
Current livestock body condition is fair but improving with decrease in distances to pasture, browse and water sources.
No major livestock diseases were reported in the month under review
Milk production is 14.71 within the normal range of 13.33 – 36.01.The milk production is expected to increase with the current conditions.
The utilization indicators are within normal range.