September 2020: Monthly Rainfall Analysis, North Horr Sub-County (KENYA)

September 2020 was characterized by very light or no rainfall over North Horr Sub-County. These values are mainly in line with the climatology of the area. According with the climate baseline, the rainfall likelihood should increase in October. We will keep monitoring.

Accumulated rainfall September 2020

In September two main hazards were recorded over the North Horr Sub-County. As a result of the absence of precipitation the water level in the shallow wells of Gas lowered causing a shortage of water for human consumption. The 18th of September, a wildfire affected the areas around Dukana and El Gade. The fire raged for several days, burning all the vegetation of the area which was destined to feed the livestock. It was not easy to follow and manage the fire since the affected area was particularly difficult to reach by water and vehicles.

Rainfall Anomaly September 2020

This analysis is produced in the framework of the One Health project: Multidisciplinary approach to promote the health and resilience of pastoralist in North Kenya – AID11507. It is a 3-year initiative funded by the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation, aimed at improving the access and coordination of human and animal health services and of early warning and response systems to dangerous events that could put the pastoralist communities' health in North Horr Sub-County at risk. The project is led by CCM-Comitato Collaborazione Medica in partnership with VSF Germany - Veterinarians without Borders Germany, TriM - Translate into Meaning, and DIST - Interuniversity Department of Regional and Urban Studies and Planning.