Taita Taveta County: Drought Early Warning Bulletin for October 2019

Drought Situation & EW Phase Classification

Biophysical Indicators

• The County registered early onset of short rains. The rains were above normal and evenly distributed across all livelihood zones.

• The county vegetation greenness condition was above the normal range (3 Months VCI 39.08).
  Socio Economic Indicators (Impact Indicators)

Production Indicators

• Weeding was ongoing in the highlands and lowlands.

• Livestock body condition was good for all species across all livelihood zones.

• Average milk production per HH per day was above normal.

Access Indicators

• Terms of Trade were within the normal range.

• Milk consumption per HH per day was above normal.

• Return distances to water sources were below normal range.

• Distances to water sources from grazing areas were below normal.

Utilization Indicators

• The proportion of children at risk of malnutrition was within the long term average.