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Heavy Rainfall Season Ends Harsh Drought in Kenya
Heavy Rainfall Season Ends Harsh Drought in Kenya
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According to reports, the droughts in the Horn of Africa region, which also afflicted Ethiopia and Somalia, have recently had an impact on more than 4.4... 14.07.2023, Sputnik Africa
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According to a report released on Thursday by the country's National Drought Management Authority (NDMA), just one of the 23 regions in Kenya that were badly affected by drought is still in a catastrophic condition despite the significant rainfalls between March and May.The authorities reported that 22 of the most severely affected arid and semi-arid regions had since recovered as the East African country battles drought.According to the agency, only Taita Taveta County in coastal Kenya is in its alert drought phase and still has people in need of assistance.However, the NDMA noted that in the arid regions, pregnant and lactating women as well as children under the age of five still face a higher risk of malnutrition.The authority also noted that before the start of the long rainy season in March there was just one county that was in the typical drought phase with the other counties experiencing alert, alarm, and emergency conditions.The NDMA stated that it was doing an evaluation with non-governmental groups and the United Nations agencies to figure out how many people in Kenya were going hungry after the extended rainy season from March to May.
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Heavy Rainfall Season Ends Harsh Drought in Kenya
According to reports, the droughts in the Horn of Africa region, which also afflicted Ethiopia and Somalia, have recently had an impact on more than 4.4 million people in Kenya.
According to a report released on Thursday by the country's National Drought Management Authority (NDMA), just one of the 23 regions in
Kenya that were badly affected by drought is still in a catastrophic condition despite the significant rainfalls between March and May.
The authorities reported that 22 of the most severely affected arid and semi-arid regions had since recovered as the East African country battles drought.
"The arid and semi-arid counties are recording positive impacts of the just-ended March to May rainfall season. Three counties are in the drought recovery phase while 19 are in the normal phase," the NDMA stated, outlining that the food and grazing conditions have improved in the areas.
According to the agency, only Taita Taveta County in coastal Kenya is in its alert drought phase and still has people in need of assistance.
"The current pasture and browse conditions in arid counties are above normal, which is a great improvement. The regeneration is attributed to the performance of the March to May long rains," the authority noted.
However, the NDMA noted that in the arid regions, pregnant and lactating women as well as children under the age of five still face a higher risk of malnutrition.
The authority also noted that before the start of the long rainy season in March there was just one county that was in the typical drought phase with the other counties experiencing alert, alarm, and emergency conditions.
The NDMA stated that it was doing an evaluation with non-governmental groups and the
United Nations agencies to figure out how many people in Kenya were going hungry after the extended rainy season from March to May.
