Reports

Drought Situation & EW Phase Classification Biophysical Indicators ▪ Dekadal rainfall for estimates (RFE) were below normal. ▪ Vegetation greenness and forage condition was within normal range. Socio-Economic Indicators (Impact Indicators) Production Indicators ▪ Crops were at harvesting stage with farmers recording…

Drought Situation & EW Phase Classification Biophysical Indicators • Rainfall report. The month under review recorded some rains with even spatial distribution across the livelihood zones. • Vegetation Condition: The vegetation condition Index (VCI) for the month was 50.33…

Drought Situation & EW Phase Classification Biophysical Indicators ✓ The county was dry, cloudy, and cool; this was normal. ✓ The vegetation greenness was normal, though at its lowest limit. ✓ Access to water for both domestic use and livestock…

Drought Situation & EW Phase Classification Biophysical Indicators ▪ The month’s weather pattern was characterized by intermittent cloud and sunny day time and strong winds during nights. ▪ Vegetation exhibited normal greenness condition. ▪ Forage availability improved significantly in all…

Drought Situation & EW Phase Classification Biophysical Indicators • The county received an average of 10.45 mm of rainfall during the month of July 2023 which was below the long-term average amount. • The 3-month VCI was 51.12 indicating…

Drought Situation & EW Phase Classification Biophysical Indicators • The county received an average of 12.2 mm of rainfall during the month of June 2023 which was below the long-term average amount. • The 3-month VCI was 37.42 indicating…

Drought Situation & EW Phase Classification Biophysical Indicators ▪ The month was dry and cold and minimal precipitation was received. ▪ The region vegetation cover index greenness remained at normal due to the impacts of the MAM rainfall. ▪ Forage…

Drought Situation & EW Phase Classification Drought Phase: Normal- Stable Biophysical Indicators • The county received moderate rains during the month under review • The Vegetation greenness as depicted by the VCI was above normal greenness • The Water levels in…

Overview of the Situation Kenya has experienced five consecutive below-average rainy seasons, causing the longest and most severe drought in recent history and driving rapidly rising humanitarian needs across the Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASAL) region. An…

Assessment Key Highlights • Samburu and Baringo Counties in Kenya are recovering from the prolonged drought following four consecutive failed rain seasons. There was an improvement in forage and water sources after erratic rainfalls in April and…