Drought Situation & EW Phase Classification
Drought Phase: NORMAL
Biophysical Indicators
- Biophysical indicators show no unusual fluctuations outside the expected seasonal range.
o Good rainfall was received in the month – above normal range.
o The vegetation condition index VCI-3month is slightly above normal.
Socio Economic Indicators (Impact Indicators)
Production indicators:
There are decreased livestock migrations in search of water and pasture. Minimum security related/restricted animals movements were reported.
Livestock body condition is good and milk production has increased significantly this is expected to improve further due heavy rains received.
Access indicators
Terms of trade are within normal range and favourable to pastoral livelihoods.
Water in the pans is above normal (70-95%) and trekking distances is within normal range.
Utilization indicators:
MUAC is at 14.7% this is slightly below threshold point of 15%.
Occurrence of waterborne/water related diseases is at normal due to adequate water availability.
The drought indicators generally point towards normal phase. Generally, drought risks are low with an improving trend due to the good rains being received across the county. The security situation has relatively improved in most volatile areas due to peace caravan spearhead by county leaders; however Loruk, Yatya and Chemoe areas reported rampant livestock raids through out the month. Minimal livestock movements improved trade hence increasing food security and reducing drought risks.
Drought risks have dropped significantly with the on going long rains [MAM] pounding the pastoral areas. Drought effects are expected to improve further hence up scaling of preparedness activities is recommended for to enhance resilience building.