Drought Situation & EW Phase Classification
Biophysical Indicators
There was no rainfall received during the month of July 2016.
The County Vegetation Index (3 Months VCI) for the month of July was 43.38 compared to the previous month vegetation greenness of 46.61. The sub counties VCI score was Tarbaj (54.05), Wajir North (51.93), Wajir South (35.27), East (34.45), Eldas (59.27) and Wajir West (36.83). The monthly vegetation greenness recorded significant deficit in Wajir South,
West and East at 22.79, 19.03, and 19.59 respectively. Wajir West and East are therefore experiencing severe vegetation deficit.
The main sources of water for the month of July were earth pan (46.1%), boreholes (27.3), and unprotected shallow wells (14.4%) while other sources were lagas (8.4%) and water trucking (2.2%). The water situation is normal compared to similar time last year.
Socio Economic Indicators (Impact Indicators)
Livestock body condition remained fair to good across livelihood zones except parts of Wajir South and East where cattle revealed poor body condition. Cases of disease Outbreak including acute camel death syndrome, CCPP, PPR, black quarter, goat and sheep box were reported.
Second wave of cholera was reported in Wajir East. Terms of trade were favourable during the month while food prices remained stable. The percentage of children under five at risks of malnutrition during the month of July was 16.0