Attachments
Drought Situation & EW Phase Classification
Biophysical Indicators
The biophysical indicators show positive fluctuations within the expected seasonal ranges.
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Rainfall: no showers were received in the month of February.
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The vegetation condition. The 3-month VCI shows that the County vegetation condition is above normal ranges at 50.88 Bura (Tana North Sub County) recorded the lowest VCI of40.63
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Currently the state of water sources is at the range of 2-3 in the county.
This is the normal range during this time of the year.
Socio Economic Indicators (Impact Indicators)
Production indicators
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The crop wilted on the farm due to extreme temperatures
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There is no unusual livestock migration patterns noted in the county.
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No livestock death was reported.
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Livestock body condition is good in all livelihood zones.
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Milk production at household level was above the normal ranges at44litres Access indicators
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Milk consumption was above normal at 34.4litres
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The return distance to water were shorter than normal Utilization indicators The malnutrition status of children under the age of 5 years who are at risk decreased to6 % in February compared to the month of January which stood at 7.58%.
This could be attributed to availability of sufficient milk for consumption at the