Drought Situation & EW Phase Classification
Biophysical Indicators
The county had a fair to poor pasture and browse condition. This was shown by the vegetation condition index (VCI)-3 month in the county for August 2015 was 33 which was a decrease from 42 of July 2015, this is normal
State of Water is 4 below the normal of 5-6, implies the state is declining availability.
Socio Economic Indicators (Impact Indicators)
August 2015, livestock migration pattern was minimal and within the normal grazing routes to wet grazing areas.
The livestock body condition was good to fair (5) during the month was between value 5- 9 of normal range.
The Terms of Trade recorded a value of 35 kg in exchange a goat against the maize which is decrease from 36 recorded in July 2015.
However, this is above normal.