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: 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 ; close to 650 of these families are in .  A spike in pneumonia cases was reported in , .

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 and 76 families in . 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

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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 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 , 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:

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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 (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 . All 83 families were recommended to WFP for food assistance.

Nuristan: All assessments in Nuristan were completed on 24 February. A total of 134 families in four districts (10 families in Wama; 40 families in Waygal; 68 families in Nurgram; and, 16 families in Dwab) were assessed and eligible for humanitarian assistance. Assessment teams included IOM, IMC, WFP, ANDMA and ARCS. 9 people were killed and 4 injured in Mandol. On 2 March, IOM distributed NFIs to 40 families in Waygal and on 5 March, ARCS distributed food and NFIs to 27 families in Nurgram.

NORTHERN REGION Baghlan: According to finalized joint assessments by ANDMA, IOM, FOCUS and ARCS, three people were injured, 53 houses destroyed and 58 damaged due to heavy snowfall in Puli Khumri. Assessments are delayed in Khinjan and Andarab districts due to road closures. Three people were injured, three houses destroyed and another three damaged in Khinjan district. A further seven houses were also destroyed in Andarab (Banu) district.

Balkh: During February, 19 families were affected by heavy rainfall. All families received NRC NFI kits and unconditional cash assistance.

NORTH EASTERN REGION Badakshan: Adverse weather has delayed the delivery of medicine, food and NFI relief supplies to Maimai district. On 4 March, ANDMA and the Deputy Provincial Governor attempted to visit Mai-Mai (Darwaz-e Bala) to distribute food, NFIs, medicines and cash to the avalanche affected families in Tangshive village. However, the visit was postponed due to adverse weather.

ANDMA distributed food, NFIs and cash to 11 affected families in in Shukai district on 4 March. FOCUS and the AKDN network can provide food, NFI and medicines; however, there is currently no possibility to transport these items by road. Therefore, the materials need to be airlifted.

Takhar: On 5 March, assessment teams reported back their findings from Wighnan, Aspokh, Benyana, Deh Quarban villages of Warsaj district to the PDMC. There is a reported spike in the number of pneumonia cases among children in the district. Access to health services is limited due to the heavy snow and road blockages. There are also reported shortages of livestock fodder.

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SOUTH EASTERN REGION Paktya: Two houses were destroyed and eight partially damaged by heavy snow in Ali Khil (Jaji) district. Two families were affected, with no casualties reported. Food items, NFIs, shelter and cash assistance were provided by ANDMA on 1 March.

On 2 March IOM completed the distribution of winter assistance to 156 families that are considered extremely vulnerable individuals (EVI) in Gardez center.

WESTERN REGION Badghis: According to IOM, 211 families in Qala-l-Naw district (28 families in Shamal Darya and 183 families in Qalanaw city) were assessed and eligible for humanitarian assistance. ANDMA distributed food and UNICEF provided NFIs to meet the needs in Shamal Darya. IRC and UNICEF provided NFIs to 120 families and 63 families (respectively) in Qala-I-Naw city. ANDMA will ensure food needs are also met. An official report from the district governor of Ghormach (bordering ) puts the number of fatalities as a result of heavy snow and landslides at 17 people in three villages (Karki, Layee and Sharsar). The affected villages are located some 50 km away from the district centre and under the control of armed non-state actors, making verification difficult. Efforts are being made to verify the information.

Farah: As of 5 March, according to IOM, a total of 68 flood-affected families (14 families in Lash-Wa-Julan and 54 families in QalaKah) were assessed and in need of humanitarian assistance. IOM and WFP will cover the NFI and food needs, respectively. A reported 29 flood-affected families in the Rigi, Darabad, and Kokshir areas of Farah city are being assessed.

Ghor: As of 3 March, Khafak pass connecting Charsada district to Ghor provincial centre, Bayan pass connecting six southwest districts to Firozkoh, and Ghok pass connecting to Hirat remain closed. All other roads in the province are open to traffic. On 2 March, as a result of heavy snow, six families were affected in Gohar village of . According to ANDMA, the area is inaccessible due to road blockages. The families are currently hosted by their neighbours. According to local authorities, on 2 March, Seya Sang village of Lal Wa Sarjangal district was struck with an avalanche, killing one person. No houses were damaged or destroyed. On 23 February, an avalanche incident occurred in Haft Nawr village in Safid Chashma cluster in Lal Wa Sarjangal district. As a result of this incident one woman died, three men were injured, and one house was destroyed. The district authorities also added that they do not have accessibility to this village due to heavy snowfall and an avalanche. As a single reported incident, this has been referred to the district level for provision of any required assistance.

Hirat: As of 5 March, according to IOM, 38 families (9 families in Injil; 22 families in Guzera; and, 7 families in Ghorian) were assessed and eligible for humanitarian assistance. According to district authorities, one person died and four people were injured in . Distributions were carried out between 24 and 25 February. ANDMA distributed food and NFIs in Injil; ANDMA distributed food and IOM distributed blankets in Guzera; and, in Ghorian district, ANDMA provided food and IRC provided NFIs.

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