Drought Situation & EW Phase Classification
Biophysical Indicators
Light coast showers were received in various areas in the sub county in the month under review. The rain was moderate in areas close to Boni forest.
Most of the water pans/dams contain substantial volume of water that can sustain pastoralist for three months. The state of the water sources was normal and recorded at 4which was within the normal range of 4-5
The vegetation condition index (VCI) for July 2015 was recorded at 59.7 which was above the normal range of 35-50 Socio Economic Indicators (Impact Indicators)
Most of the Livestock are within the settlement areas in the Sub County.
The livestock body condition was scored at 4 which were within the normal range of 4-5.
Milk Production was recorded at 49.3 litres which was above the normal range of 13.33-36.01
Milk consumption was at 41.3 litres which was above the normal range of 9.0- 21.8
Percentage of children at risk of malnutrition based on MUAC below 135mm was 9.7% which was within the (threshold ) the normal ranges of 15.64-21.60
The average prices of all species of livestock had increased when compared with previous month except cattle that recorded a decrease.
Generally the early warning phase classification was NORMAL