Drought Situation & EW Phase Classification
Drought Phase: Normal– Worsening Biophysical Indicators
• Dry conditions prevailed though occasional erratic showers were experienced.
• The VCI portrays above normal vegetation greenness for the current period. However quality of pasture and browse slightly deteriorated.
• Open Water sources are at 30%-40% capacity.
Socio Economic Indicators (Impact Indicators)
Production indicators:
• The livestock body condition for all species is good as a result of available forage condition. • Rain-fed farms are at flowering stage but at risk of wilting due to cessation of rain. • Milk production stabilized compared to June.
Access indicators:
• Milk consumption also stabilized when compared to June.
• The Terms of Trade declined but remained favourable.
Utilization indicators:
• Proportion of sampled households who recorded poor FCS declined when compared to the previous month.
• The proportion of children who were categorized as ‘moderately malnourished’ improved slightly due to availability of milk and wild indigenous vegetables.