Biophysical Indicators - The average vegetation condition index for the county decreased from 15.1 to 9.2 and fall to the extreme vegetation deficit category. - The current average is below the normal range of >35. - The sub counties of township Balambala, Lagdera and Ijara are in severe vegetation deficit category. - Dadaab and Fafi sub counties are in extreme vegetation condition category. - Water sources currently in use are boreholes, River Tana and spring, water trucking and few water pans that impounded water.
Socio Economic Indicators (Impact Indicators) - 100% of the livestock population remain in poor body condition, with worst affected being the grazers (sheep and cattle). - Milk production recorded was at 11 litres which indicate below the normal of 36 litres. - There was no livestock migration reported. - The terms of trade recorded at 37.2 kgs of maize per sale of goat. - The return distance to water sources for livestock decreased from 32km to 24km. - The at-risk-to-malnutrition for children under five reduced from 37% to 30.5%. The mid at risk levels reduced from 37.0% to 27.7%, the moderately malnourished reduced from 7.0% to 3.7% and the severely malnourished category decreased to 0.8% to 0.1%.