Drought Situation & EW Phase Classification
Biophysical Indicators
The current average vegetation condition index for the county is 39.61 which is above the threshold of >35 but the sub counties of Dadaab, balambala and township are moderate to severe vegetation deficit condition.
Dry and hot weather condition prevailed in the entire county in the month under
Water sources currently in use are boreholes, River Tana, spring, and few water pans
Socio Economic Indicators (Impact Indicators)
The body condition of livestock was rated between poor and fair for all species
Milk production was recorded at 22litres which is below the normal of 36 litres.
There are normal livestock migration patterns in the county.
The terms of trade for the month deteriorated when compared with the previous month and is currently traded at the ratio of 1:60 which is favourable to the pastoralist.
The return distance to water sources had increased and recorded at 8km which indicated above the normal range of <5km
The MUAC levels for at risk to malnu
