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Drought Situation & EW Phase Classification
Biophysical Indicators
In July 2024, there was a noticeable shift towards cold and dry weather conditions across the county. The KMD August 2024 weather outlook indicates the county will generally be dry and sunny.
Vegetation Condition: The vegetation condition index (VCI) was above normal greenness.
Production indicators
• Harvesting, on a limited scale, currently ongoing in Agro-Pastoral Livelihood Zone • Livestock are in good to very good body condition
• Milk production remained above average
Access indicators:
• The Terms of Trade was favorable at 82 kgs of maize for a sale of goat
• The livestock distance to water sources increased compared to last month
• Livestock prices for camels and goats increased due to increased demand.
• Milk consumption slightly increased from 1.9litres in June to 2 litres in July
• A slight increase in Maize price was noted at KES. 87 per kilo
Utilization Indicators:
▪ The proportion of children at risk of malnutrition stood at 11 percent
▪ Households in Pastoral Livelihood Zone reported the most food consumption gaps
▪ Coping strategy index reduced from 8 in June 2024 to 7.8 in July 2024.
▪ No disease outbreak reported during the month under review