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Drought Situation & EW Phase Classification
Biophysical Indicators
Rainfall.
The county received depressed rainfall in December 2020. Distribution was poor across
all the livelihood zones in both time and space. The rainfall outlook for January 2021
indicates that the county will experience dry weather conditions.
Vegetation.
• Vegetation condition index showed moderate vegetation deficit, with Eldas
and Wajir West experiencing severe vegetation deficit. The vegetation
condition is projected to further decline due to the poor performance of the
2020 short rains as well as the presence of desert locusts in the County.
Socio Economic Indicators (Impact Indicators)
Production indicators:
• Livestock body condition ranges between fair to poor for all species.
• Household milk production and consumption remained stable when compared to
the previous month, although there was a slight increase in milk consumption.
• Livestock migration pattern is not normal as there is migration within & outside
the County.
• There is sporadic prevalence of PPR, CCPP and SGP diseases in the County.
Access indicators
• Terms of Trade is above normal due to increase in goat prices.
• Trekking distance from grazing area to water sources significantly increased.
Utilization Indicators:
• Households with borderline food consumption score slightly decreased from
45% in November 2020 to 39% in the month under review. Proportion of
children with moderate malnutrition stood at 18%.
• The COVID-19 restrictions reduced market operations, thus mostly affecting
the urban poor households.