Drought Situation & EW Phase Classification
Biophysical Indicators
Generally, the onset of the rains was late during the first week of November. The rains ceased on the third week of January .
In January, the temporal distribution was fair and spatial distribution was uneven.
The vegetation condition index is above normal at 62.3.
Socio Economic Indicators
Livestock body condition is good for all species and animals are grazing in their normal grazing areas at this time of the year.
Milk production was above normal and no drought related deaths were reported
- Crop condition is good.
Terms of trade are favourable for Livestock Keepers and milk consumption is above the long term means.
The return distances to water sources were within normal ranges at 2.3km while the cost of water was normal at kshs 2 per jerrican.
The percentage of children at risk of malnutrition and coping strategy index (CSI) were within the normal ranges.