Source: Government of Kenya
Country: Kenya
Drought Situation & EW Phase Classification
Biophysical Indicators
Rainfall report
- Minimal rains were received in the county during the month
- The Vegetation Condition Index (VCI) is 47.3 which is below normal.
Socio Economic Indicators (Impact Indicators)
Production indicators
- Livestock body condition was moderate compared to normal at this time of the year.
- Milk production was 24 percent below normal.
- There was no livestock migration.
- There were no livestock deaths associated with drought.
Access indicators
- Milk consumption was 16 percent below normal.
- Return distances were shorter than normal although they had increased from last month.
Utilization Indicators
- The proportion of children at risk of malnutrition was slightly below normal.