Reports

Drought indicators Rainfall Onset of the long rains season was late as most ASAL counties did not receive rainfall from the second and third week of March when the March-April-May (MAM) season normally begins. During the month of…

Drought Situation & EW Phase Classification Biophysical Indicators ▪ The County received rains that were near average and were reported in the lowlands and the highlands. The rains were poorly distributed in time and space. ▪ The county vegetation…

Drought Situation & EW Phase Classification Biophysical Indicators  Adequate rainfall was received in the month of May. The temporal distribution was fair and spatial distribution was even across the livelihood zones.  The vegetation cover index is still…

Drought Situation & EW Phase Classification Biophysical Indicators Rainfall Report In the month under review, most parts of the County remained dry. The June 2021 weather outlook indicates that most parts of the County will be dry and sunny. Vegetation…

Drought Situation & EW Phase Classification Drought Phase:ALERT-STABLE Biophysical Indicators  Biophysical indicators are showing negative trends away from expected seasonal ranges.  Below average amount of rainfall were received in the month of May 2021.  The May Vegetation Condition…

Drought Situation & EW Phase Classification Biophysical Indicators  The county received an average of 10.1mm of rainfall which was below the long term average amount.  The 3-month VCI was 32.02 indicating moderate vegetation deficit and was…

BACKGROUND The arid and semi-arid lands (ASAL) counties have been affected by climatic shocks including dry spells in the last quarter of 2020 and floods in April 2020. This, coupled with the desert locust infestation has increased…

BACKGROUND As of 31 March 2021, the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Kenya was 134,058. COVID-19 risk mitigation measures, including the temporary closing of venues and large public gatherings, were put in place to prevent…

BACKGROUND The arid and semi-arid lands (ASAL) counties are currently experiencing multiple shocks to their livelihoods and food security. While people’s health is threatened by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the approaching agricultural season is endangered by a…

A. SITUATION ANALYSIS Description of the disaster Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD) released various forecasts which indicated continued rains beyond the peak of the season which was predicted to be in second half of April. In April, rains spread…