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Extreme Weather Regional Overview Key Highlights Afghanistan: Extreme Weather Regional Overview (as of 05 March 2015) Key Highlights: An estimated 5,464 families have been affected by floods, rain, heavy snow and avalanches in 104 districts in 21 provinces. A total of 212 people were killed and 69 people were injured. 999 houses were completely destroyed and 4,116 houses were damaged1. Close to 2,500 families were affected by flooding in the eastern region. 70% of those reportedly affected are in Nangarhar province2. More than 1400 families were affected by heavy rainfall or snow throughout Parwan province; close to 650 of these families are in Shinwari district. A spike in pneumonia cases was reported in Warsaj district, Takhar province. Meetings and Coordination: National Security Council technical working group Despite the 5 March snowfall there have been no new avalanches reported as of yesterday. The working group meeting focused on updates from areas where assessments and response are underway, reflected in the regional updates, below. Situation overview by region: CENTRAL REGION Kabul According to IOM and ARCS, 124 families were affected by heavy snow, avalanches and heavy rains. 46 families were verified in Surobi district and 76 families in Deh Sabz district. Two villages (Tizbin and Ozbin) in Surobi were assessed by ARCS. The total number of affected is still pending. ARCS provided food and NFIs to all the affected families in Deh Sabz district. On 8 March, IOM plans to distribute emergency shelter and NFIs in Surobi district. ARCS has already covered the food and NFI needs in Tizbin village. A request has been made to WFP to cover the food needs in both districts. Kapisa According to the PDMC meeting on 28 February, the houses of an estimated 511 families were either completely destroyed or severely damaged in seven districts. Two deaths were reported and five people injured. On 5 March, IOM initiated an assessment. To date, 10 families were identified in Hese Awal, Hese Dowam and Mahmood Raqi. The assessment is ongoing. Panjsher According to ANDMA and IOM, 119 families were affected by heavy snow and avalanches, of which 43 families have been assessed and verified as in need of humanitarian assistance. Winter warm clothes, solar lanterns, blankets and food are a priority. The below table provides an overview of those affected3, # of # of # of houses houses DISTRICTS VILLAGES Incident families Deaths Missing Injured severely completely affected damaged destroyed Tool-Salim Paryan Avalanche 23 4 19 24 2 4 Khail 1 As of 5 March 2015 – based on preliminary assessment results and unverified reports from the government. Assessments are still underway and the overall figures are subject to change significantly over the next few days. 2 IOM assessment data, as of 5 March 2015. 3 IOM assessment data, as of 5 March 2015. www.unocha.org The mission of the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) is to mobilize and coordinate effective and principled humanitarian action in partnership with national and international actors. Coordination Saves Lives Overview Extreme Weather Regional Overview 5 March 2015 |2 Arghach, Dara Dehdado, Avalanche 15 15 30 0 5 Marjan Bazarak Malaspa Avalanche 4 0 1 3 0 2 Heavy Hesa Awal Ashkesh 1 0 1 0 0 0 snow TOTAL ASSESSED 43 4 36 57 2 11 Assessments resumed today. A PDMC also took place today, where a wide number of partners and government officials attended. The outcomes of the assessment and PDMC will be shared in the next update. Parwan On 4 March, the PDMC members, which included ARCS, WFP/AREA, CARE, IOM and OCHA, concluded that 1,422 families were affected by floods, heavy snow, and rainfall. 649 families affected are from Shinwari district. Assessments in Kohi Safi and Salang districts are still ongoing and ANDMA will conduct an assessment in Surkhi Parsa. The table below provides a summary by district of families affected. DISTRICTS VILLAGES Incident # of # of # of Deaths Missing Injured families houses houses affected severely completely damaged destroyed Shinwari* Several Flood 649 352 297 6 0 2 Salang Awlang Heavy Dara snowfall/ 416 346 70 1 0 0 Rain Charikar* Saidan, Heavy Toghbedi, snow/rain 45 23 22 0 0 0 Ghorband Dara Bagram* Toghchi 7 7 0 0 0 0 Siagard* Mirkhan Flood Khail, Rahimkhail, Dara Tang, Franjal, Fedaqistan, 182 138 44 8 0 2 Siagard, Bala Qala, Deh Naw, Shamsher Khail Jabal Siraj* Rasqol, Heavy 8 7 1 0 0 0 snowfall Chapqol Heavy 12 7 5 0 0 0 snowfall Surkhi Qol Khwaja Flood 8 8 0 0 0 0 Parsa Kohi Safi Angoor Heavy 8 8 0 0 0 0 rainfall Baba Khail Heavy 8 6 2 0 0 0 rainfall Shaikhan Heavy 9 7 2 0 0 0 rainfall United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) Coordination Saves Lives | www.unocha.org Overview Extreme Weather Regional Overview 5 March 2015 |3 Baba Heavy 12 4 8 0 0 0 Ghombakai rainfall Dandar Heavy 9 4 5 0 0 0 rainfall Dewana Heavy 13 12 1 1 0 0 Khail rainfall Jorghati Heavy 4 4 0 0 0 0 rainfall Senzalai Heavy 11 9 2 0 0 0 rainfall Terelai Heavy 9 9 0 0 0 0 rainfall Sharkai Heavy 12 11 1 0 0 0 Alya rainfall TOTAL 1422 962 460 16 0 4 *Assessments completed. ANDMA provided food and NFIs to each family from which a member was killed. In Salang, ANDMA and DRRD distributed wheat, blankets, oil rice, and hygiene kits to 55 families on 2 March. Distributions for most areas assessed will be conducted next week. Key distribution partners include ANDMA, ARCS, CARE, IOM, UNICEF and WFP. The Salang pass area continues to be a challenge. The government reported 47cm of snow in the area near where the power stations are, thus hindering the possibility to repair electricity to Kabul city. Another avalanche was reported in the area yesterday; therefore, further reducing access. The Emergency Operations Coordinator has requested the MoPH to send doctors and mobile teams to the Salang. The two clinics in the area are currently inaccessible to most of the population, and there are no doctors stationed within the existing clinics. ARCS has offered to provide first aid. CENTRAL HIGHLANDS Bamyan IOM, Save the Children and ANDMA plan to conduct a joint assessment in Joshanag village in Yakawlang district, which was struck by an avalanche on 23 February. More information will be provided after the assessment. Daykundi According to IOM, on 27 February, heavy snowfall destroyed four houses in Abigak (2) and Elasonak (1) villages in Khidir district and damaged one house in Dasht village in Nili center. The four affected families reportedly lost their food and NFIs, and have currently taken shelter with neighboring families. An assessment was conducted by the District Disaster Management Committee (DDMC) in Khidir. ANDMA is awaiting the final report. One family was affected by heavy snowfall in Dasht village of Nili. The family lost their NFIs and food. EASTERN REGION In the eastern region, according to IOM, a total of 2,494 families have been assessed and are eligible for humanitarian assistance. 1,734 of these families are in Nangarhar; 450 families are in Laghman; 176 families are in Kunar; and, 134 families are in Nuristan. Nangarhar: As of 5 March, all assessments and most distributions are now complete in Nangarhar. A total of 1,734 families in 20 districts were assessed and received some form of assistance. 9 people have been killed and 4 injured. Various teams, which included ARCS, IOM, WFP, NRC, IRC, DRC, ANDMA, SCI, and DRRD carried out assessments on 24 February. Distributions took place between 28 February and 5 March. Assistance in the form of food and NFIs was provided by ARCS, IOM, WFP, NRC, IRC, DRC, SCI, and UNICEF/DRRD. In Dari Noor and Sheskhmesr/Darunta, WFP plans to distribute food. Otherwise, all distribution activities are complete. Kunar: United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) Coordination Saves Lives | www.unocha.org Overview Extreme Weather Regional Overview 5 March 2015 |4 All assessments are now complete in Kunar. Assessments by ARCS, DRRD, WFP, IMC, ANDMA, and NRC were conducted from 26 to 28 February. A total of 176 families were assessed and confirmed to be in need of humanitarian assistance. UNICEF/DRRD and WFP distributed food, NFIs and tents in Sarkano (12 families); Chawki (7 families); Khas Kunar (13 families); and, Narang (36 families). Only Nurgal district (12 families) is outstanding. On 3 March, IMC and WFP completed distributions in Shegal (6 families); Wata Pur (7 families); Dara Pech (6 families); and, Chapa Dara (2 families). ARCS food and NFI distributions in Nary (25 families); Ghazi Abad (10 families); and, Asmar (18 families) are ongoing. Laghman: All assessments were completed on 24 February in Laghman. A total of 450 families in five districts (83 families in Qarghy; 49 families in Mehtarlam; 75 families in Dawlat Sha; 123 families in Alishang; and, 120 families in Alingar) have been confirmed to be in need of humanitarian assistance. 6 people were killed and 3 injured in Qarghy. Assessment teams included IOM, WHO, NRC, WFP, IRC, ANDMA, DRRD, Serve, WFP and ARCS. Distributions are ongoing in all assessed areas: As of 5 March, ARCS distributed food and NFIs to 50 families in Dawlat Sha; IOM and ARCS provided NFIs to 60 families and ARCS to 50 families in Alishang; IOM provided NFIs and NRC provided cash to 49 families in Mehtarlam; IRC provided NFI kits to 83 affected families, including 9 tents in Qarghayi district. All 83 families were recommended to WFP for food assistance.
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