Taita Taveta County: Drought Early Warning Bulletin for October 2017

Biophysical Indicators

• The county received light rains in the fourth week of October.
• Though unevenly distributed the rains promoted pasture regeneration and recharge of water sources.
• Vegetation condition index stood at 32.26 depicting moderate vegetation deficit.

Production Indicators

• Planting continued in most parts of the county.
• Livestock body condition was fair especially for cattle.
• Milk production was below normal. However, there was an improvement compared to previous month.
• Livestock migration was normal and no livestock deaths were reported.

Access Indicators

• Milk consumption was below normal.
• Livestock distances remained within the normal range.
• Marauding elephants destroyed fruit trees and crops.
• Terms of Trade were below the normal range.

Utilization Indicators

• The proportion of children at risk of malnutrition was within normal range.