Kenya
Drought Situation Overview Despite the notable recovery attributed to the impacts of March to May (MAM) rains in Arid and SemiArid counties. The recovery is yet to be registered fully. Currently, one (1) county reported recovery phase,…
Kenya
Drought Situation & EW Phase Classification Biophysical Indicators ▪ Pasture and browse condition was fair across the livelihood zones ▪ The county recorded above normal vegetation greenness . Socio-Economic Indicators (Impact Indicators) Production Indicators ▪ Milk production remained stable and within the…
Kenya
Drought Situation & EW Phase Classification Biophysical Indicators Rainfall: Minimal offseason showers were registered in a few parts of the County. 11.5mm and 2mm of rain were recorded for Marsabit and Moyale stations respectively. The Saru - Dibis…
Kenya
Drought Situation & EW Phase Classification Drought Phase: NORMAL-WORSENNING Biophysical Indicators • Biophysical indicators shows negative deviation from expected seasonal ranges. • Depressed rains were received during the month of August 2023,with Tana north and Tana river subcounties receiving hardly…
Kenya
Drought Situation & EW Phase Classification Biophysical Indicators • Generally, the month was characterized by cold spells throughout the entire month. • No rainfall was recorded. • Pasture and browse condition ranged from good to fair attributed to the high…
Kenya
Drought Situation & EW Phase Classification Biophysical Indicators Rainfall Performance: Light to moderate amounts of rainfall was recorded over few stations including Kinamba, Nyahururu, Rumuruti, Sipili, Mohotetu, Doldol, Kimanjo, Survey and a few other areas. Both day (Max) temperatures and…
Kenya
Drought Situation & EW Phase Classification Biophysical Indicators ▪ No rainfall data was available during the month under review. ▪ The vegetation condition for August was above average with a stable trend. ▪ The state of water sources was above…
Kenya
Drought Situation & EW Phase Classification Biophysical Indicators ▪ The month’s weather pattern was characterized by hot and dry conditions with strong winds during nights. ▪ Vegetation exhibited above normal greenness condition. ▪ Forage availability was stable in all…
Kenya
Drought Situation & EW Phase Classification Biophysical Indicators ▪ The month of August was dry and this is normal. ▪ Vegetation greenness and forage condition was within normal range. Socio-Economic Indicators (Impact Indicators) Production Indicators ▪ Below average crop production was reported. ▪…
Kenya
Drought Situation & EW Phase Classification Biophysical Indicators • Rainfall report. The month under review recorded little rains with even spatial distribution across the livelihood zones. • Vegetation Condition: The vegetation condition Index (VCI) for the month under review…
