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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.