Drought Situation & EW Phase Classification
Biophysical Indicators
Major parts of the county especially pastoral zone experienced dry spell during the month with parts of agro pastoral receiving erratic rains.
The average rainfall recorded was 38.6 mm which was below normal ranges.
The rangeland vegetation cover decreased to 39.76 from 43.07 recorded in last month as measured by Vegetation Condition Index (VCI).
Water was available and accessible though water levels at some source have gone down.
Socio economic indicators details
Migration of Livestock from Samburu East heading to Laikipia was witnessed and concentration cattle in Waso Raongai in Samburu North.
Milk production and consumption decreased from 46 to 43.7 and from 41 to 36.8 bottles respectively.
No deaths were reported due to drought
Body condition for cattle was fair to good whereas it was good for shoats hence the value of 3-4.
Terms of trade was 0.51 kg of meat in exchange for a kilo of cereals. This value was above acceptable ranges.
17% of children below 5 years were at risk of malnutrition though this value was within acceptable ranges.
Households are adopting more strategies to cope hence the value 2.7 which is above acceptable range