Reports

NOTE: The last fact sheet was dated December 8, 2006. KEY DEVELOPMENTS The effects of unusually heavy rainfall and widespread flooding in October and November 2006 continue to impact areas in the Horn of Africa, damaging crops and infrastructure and increasing incidence…

Silver Spring, Maryland - To combat the spread of water- and mosquito-borne illness caused by recent flooding in northeastern Kenya, the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) is dispatching mobile medical and health education teams in the El Wak and…

Situation overview - The month of January was relatively sunny compared to December 2006, but moderate rains of good distribution have continued to be experienced all over the district during the last quarter. - Livestock body condition is good…

SITUATION OVERVIEW There was no rainfall during the reporting. The weather was extremely hot and sometimes windy at night. Forage was much available and ephemeral water is still available along the lagga valleys. Livestock body conditions remained quite good…

Situation Overview In a nutshell the food security situation in the district has significantly improved Light shower running into midmonth were experienced in the district The natural vegetation and pastures are good Both livestock and human beings have access to water…

Situation Overview Moderate to scattered showers were received during the first two weeks of the month of January 2007 in most parts of the district. Water availability and accessibility for livestock, agriculture and domestic use was good as in the…

Situation Overview. During the month no rains were reported in all the areas. As the weather is getting hotter, the vegetation has also begun drying however, still rated adequate. Water sources and resources still rated adequate though catchment…

Situation Overview Rainfall has progressed well in the district. There is also a reduction in Rainfall amounts in areas earlier reported to have received rains above normal. Crop yields were however affected due to the excessive rains however this…

Situation Overview Relatively hot and dry weather conditions prevailed across the entire District. Legumes and pulses harvesting were the major agriculture activities therefore boasting labor availability and accessibility. Consumption of green maize has commenced in most parts of the District. However…

SITUATION OVERVIEW During the month of January '07, the amount of rainfall received across the district was very little. Lodwar meteorological station recorded very insignificant showers which are equivalent to a value of 0.0mm.This is a drastic drop compared…