Drought Situation & EW Phase Classification
Biophysical Indicators
The county had a good to fair pasture and browse condition. This was shown by the vegetation condition index (VCI)-3 month in the county for July 2015 was 42which was a decrease from 48 of June 2015, this is normal for four sub counties except Turkana Central and North.
Socio Economic Indicators (Impact Indicators)July 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 remained the same as that recorded in the previous month with a value of 36 kg in exchange a goat against the maize. However, this is above normal.