Reports

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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. ▪…

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…

Drought Situation & EW Phase Classification Biophysical Indicators ✓ The county was dry and sunny; this was normal. ✓ The vegetation greenness is reduced to moderate. ✓ Access to water for both domestic use and livestock was fair. Production Indicators ✓ Cattle…

Drought Situation & EW Phase Classification Biophysical Indicators • The county received an average of 9.70 mm of rainfall during the month of August 2023 which was 19.8 percent below the long-term average amount. • The 3-month VCI for…

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