By the end of March, livestock losses amounted to 250,000, the second highest loss in the country. Twenty-five tons of relief goods are in position and another 22 containers will be transported there as they clear customs. More than 2,000 families will receive supplementary supplies. Warm blankets and powdered milk will be given to herders' children at boarding schools. Also, each family will receive seeds and manuals teaching principles of basic herding and vegetable gardening for short growing seasons.
Figures represent reports available at time of release.