Source: Government of Kenya
Country: Kenya
Drought Situation & EW Phase Classification
Biophysical Indicators
Rainfall report
- Most areas in the county received 80-120% of normal rainfall.
- The Vegetation Condition Index (VCI) is 12.678 which is below the average.
Socio Economic Indicators (Impact Indicators)
Production indicators
- Livestock body was moderate compared to normal normally.
- Milk production was below normal.
- There was no livestock migration.
- There were no livestock deaths associated with drought.
Access indicators
- Milk consumption was normal.
- Return distances were shorter than normal and had reduced from last month.
Utilization Indicators
- The proportion of children at risk was lower than normal.
- Normal coping strategies were being employed similar to last month.