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Humanitarian Assistance Programme (HAP) Weekly Summary Report

“On New Responses to Natural Disasters and Follow-up”

Reporting Period: From 25 April 2013 – 1 May 2013 Donor: OFDA/USAID Submission Date: 1 May 2013

Incidents Update:

During the reporting period 9 natural disaster incidents were reported.

Central Region:

Kapisa Province: As per initial information from ANDMA, 15 families were reportedly affected by earthquake in 6 districts (Tagab, Alasay, Nijrab, Hisa-i-Duwumi Kohistan, Hisa-i-Awali Kohistanat and Kapisa center) of on the 24th of April. IOM, CARE, WFP and ANDMA conducted assessment on the 29th of April. 28 families were verified in need of NFIs, emergency shelter and food items. IOM will provide family revitalization and emergency kits on the 2nd of April while WFP will provide food items.

In a separate incident on the 25th of April, 35 families were reportedly affected (houses partially damaged) by flash flood in Tagab district (Baba Khail village). Through contacts with the elders and ANDMA we got information that houses were slightly damaged. Their household items were not washed by the flood, thus need for assessment was not evident.

Central Highland Region:

Ghor Province (Lal Wa Sarjangal district): According to the report from Lal District Governor Office and local community elders, around 36 families are affected as a result of flash flood in Pikhil Jaw Qol village on the 16th of April. ACF and District Governor Office had mobilized their teams to identify the needs of the affected families. In a separate incident on the 14th and 15th of April, as a result of thunderstorm/Lightening, 1 individual injured, 1 died in Lal district. The assessment was finalized by ACF on the 26th of April. As per the findings, 20 houses were moderately damaged, however, their household items and food items were not washed by flood, thus no NFIs and food items were recommended by the team.

East Region:

Nangarhar Province: An earthquake measuring the magnitude 5.7 hit Nangarhar and Kunar provinces. As per the initial information, the earthquake resulted casualties and destruction of houses in 6 districts of . 300 houses were damaged, 16 deaths, 126 injured and 26 livestock were killed. As per PDMC decision on the 25th of April, 6 teams consisted of IOM, ANDMA, NRC, IRC, RRD, FGA, CWS, SC, ARCs, NPORA, HNI, and WFP were assigned to conduct assessment of the affected districts. IOM was first aid provider and assisted 126 families on the 27th and 30th of April with the provision of 126 family revitalization kits and 52 emergency shelter kits. The distribution was conducted in the presence of Deputy Governor, Officials from Vice President Office, PGO Nangarhar, , distribution of relief items to earthquake spokesperson, Head of ANDMA and Heads of other line departments. For affected families, IOM, 27 April, 2013 detailed information please refer to table 1.1;

In a separate incident on the 29th of April, as a result of flash flood, 53 families were reportedly affected in Jalalabad and Bishsud districts. IOM is in the process of coordinating the assessment with partners and will soon initiate the assessment of the affected families.

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TABLE 1.1: Earthquake affected districts in Nangarhar Province;

Affected Casualties Destruction to the Houses No Province District Village Assistance Provided By Remarks Families Died Injured Completely Destroyed Severely Damaged 1 Nangarhar Kama Different 357 6 56 301 IRC, WFP NFI distributed on 01-May-13 2 Nangarhar Noor Different 131 2 2 1 130 IRC, WFP NFI distributed on 30-Apr-13 3 Nangarhar Chaprehar Dawlatzi 17 5 12 IOM, WFP NFI distributed on 30-Apr-13 4 Nangarhar Behsood/Jalalabad Different 216 1 6 66 62 IOM, WFP NFI distribution on 27-Apr-13 5 Nangarhar Gushta Different 198 1 1 0 198 NRC, WFP NFI distribution on 29-Apr-13 6 Nangarhar Lal Por Different 91 1 1 0 91 NRC, WFP NFI distribution on 29-Apr-13 7 Nangarhar Khewa Different 161 13 0 161 NRC, WFP NFI distribution on 29-Apr-13 8 Nangarhar Surkhrod Different 146 1 1 0 146 SC, WFP Assessment ongoing 9 Nangarhar Khogeani Different 112 0 0 0 112 RRD, WFP Completed 10 Nangarhar Different 70 0 1 0 70 ARCs Completed 11 Nangarhar Hesarak Different 14 0 0 0 14 ARCs Completed 12 Nangarhar Achin Different 15 0 0 0 15 ARCs Completed 13 Nangarhar Spinghar Different 18 0 0 0 18 ARCs Completed 14 Nangarhar Momandara Different 62 0 0 0 62 RRD, WFP Assessment ongoing 15 Nangarhar Bati Kot Different 191 0 0 0 192 RRD, WFP Completed 16 Nangarhar Durbaba Different TBC TBC TBC TBC TBC RRD, WFP Assessment ongoing 17 Nangarhar Deh Bala Different TBC TBC TBC TBC TBC RRD, WFP Assessment ongoing 18 Nangarhar Kot Different TBC TBC TBC TBC TBC RRD, WFP Assessment ongoing 19 Nangarhar Rodat Different TBC TBC TBC TBC TBC IRC, NRC,WFP Assessment ongoing Total 1799 6 31 128 1584

Kunar Province (Update): As per preliminary information from ANDMA, due to heavy rainfall, approx. 89 families were affected in 7 districts of (Sarkani, Asmar, Ghaziabad, Shegal, Marawara, Nurgal, Watapur). IOM together with Kunar ANDMA, IMC and WFP started the assessment of the affected areas on the 24th of April. Due to earthquake this assessment was postponed.

As a result of earthquake, approx. 376 families were reportedly affected in 5 districts (Khas Kunar, Nurgal, Chawki, Sarkano, Wata pur) of Kunar province. 2 deaths and 15 injuries were also reported. IOM, ANDMA, IMC and WFP started assessment of the affected families on the 25th of April. 141 families were verified in need of NFIs and emergency shelter, while 434 families were in need of food items in Khas Kunar. IOM provided family revitalization and emergency shelter kits to 141 families on the 30th April, while WFP committed to provide food items to 434 families. 79 families were identified by ARCS in Chawki district and this organization will provide them NFIs and food items. 60 families were verified and will be assisted by IMC in . For detail information refer to Table 1.2;

TABLE 1.2: Earthquake affected districts in Kunar Province;

Affected Casualties Destruction to the Houses No Province District Village Assistance Provided By Remarks Families Died Injured Completely Destroyed Severely Damaged 1 Kunar Khas Kunar Different 434 1 14 141 0 IOM, WFP IOM NFI distributed on 30-Apr-13 2 Kunar Chawki Different 79 0 3 79 0 ARCs Awaiting for Approval 3 Kunar Nurgal Different 60 0 3 0 6 IMC, WFP Awaiting for Approval Total 573 1 20 220 6

South Region: (Update): According to ANDMA, OCHA and the community elders, 500 families were affected by flash flood, hail and storm in 4 districts (Nesh, Daman, Dand, Arghandab) of Kandahar province on the 22nd of April. One person died in Arghandab district. The incident has also resulted in destruction and damages to agricultural land/crops. An ad hoc coordination meeting held on the 24th of April to form a joint assessment team. The team started assessment on the 25th of April, though the assessment is ongoing, however the initial information of the assessment indicates that the heavy rainfall and hail has resulted in damages to agricultural land, crops, gardens (wheat, grapes) while no houses were damaged. For detail information refer to Table 1.3;

TABLE 1.3: Flood affected districts in Kandahar Province;

Affected Casualties Destruction to the Houses S.No Province District Village Assistance Provided By Remarks Families Died Injured Completely Destroyed Severely Damaged 1 Kandahar Nesh KARAM KARIZ 90 0 0 0 0 Assessment Ongoing 2 Kandahar Nesh DEWALAK 120 0 0 0 0 Assessment Ongoing The initial findings of the assessment indicates that only 3 Kandahar DAMAN GARI KALAY 130 1 0 0 0 Assessment Ongoing agricultural land/Crops (wheat, 4 Kandahar DAND HAJI MAWLADA KALAY 90 0 0 0 0 Assessment Ongoing grape) are affected. 5 Kandahar Arghandab BABER 70 0 0 [2] 0 0 Assessment Ongoing Total 500 1 0 0 0 Southeast Region:

Paktika Province: The preliminary information from ANDMA indicated that approx. 200 families were affected by flood in 6 districts (Wor Mayi, Waza Khwa, Turwo, Yosuf Khel, Yahya Khel, Jani Khel), agricultural land/Crops were also reportedly affected. An extraordinary DMC meeting was held on the 28th of April. A joint assessment team consisted of IOM, WFP IP (AREA), ANDMA, and ARCS started assessment on the 29th of April. 50 families were identified in need of NFIs and food items, IOM will provide NFIs after coordination with partners. For detailed information refer to Table 1.4; TABLE 1.4: Flood affected districts in ;

Affected Casualties Destruction to the Houses S.No Province District Village Assistance Provided By Remarks Families Died Injured Completely Destroyed Severely Damaged 1 Paktika Yousof Khail Mushkhail/Bokhankhail 20 0 0 0 20 Not Yet

2 Paktika Jani Khail unknown 10 0 0 0 10 Not Yet Needs for NFIs and food items, 3 Paktika Urgun Shikhan 10 0 0 0 10 Not Yet IOM will provide NFIs after coordination with partners. 4 Paktika Sarubai Zara Kala 5 0 0 0 5 Not Yet 5 Paktika Sharana Zara Sharana 5 0 0 0 5 Not Yet Total 50 0 0 0 50 North Region: (Recent Flash Flood Update)

Balkh Province: Due to the recent flash flood on the 23rd of April, in total 3,365 families were severely affected and 12 people died in Sholgara, Kishindi, Charkent, Zari, Khulm and Nahr-e- Shahi districts of province.

Nahr-e-Shahi District: A joint assessment was carried out by NRC, IOM, UNICEF, ARCS, SC, ANDMA and DoRR on the 24th – 26th April and the outcomes indicated that in total 2,214 families were affected in 8 villages. Most of the affected families were temporary displaced to the neighbouring villages, however, after 1-2 days the families returned back to their habitual residence. In addition, 400 cattle were killed and some agricultural lands were damaged. As per joint assessment findings, the affected families were in need of NFIs, emergency shelter, food and hygiene kits. The recommended assistance were provided jointly by the UN agencies, international and national NGOs, ARCS, ANDMA, Afghan National Army and other government line departments. For detailed information refer to Table 1.5; TABLE 1.5: Flood affected villages in Nahr-e-Shahi district, ;

Casualties Destruction to the Houses Affected Assistance Provided No Village Completely Severely Remarks Families Died Injured By Destroyed Damaged 1 Shahrak Faizabad 205 0 0 NRC, SC N/A 2 Camp Sakhi 742 0 0 NRC, ANDMA, SC N/A 3 Ali Chopan Pusht Jar 103 0 0 SC, ARCS, NRC N/A 4 Shahrak Qalin Bafan 204 0 0 90 50 IOM, WFP, ANDMA 604 partially 5 Qalaqul Muhamad 418 0 0 176 242 IOM.SC,UNICEF

6 Ali Chopan 396 0 0 SC, ARCS N/A

7 Gorimar 89 0 0 0 89 SC, ANA

8 Islamabad 57 0 0

2214 1 176 331

Sholgara District: In total 767 families were affected in 17 villages and 1 person died. As per the joint assessment findings (ANDMA, IOM, SC, CARE, WFP on the 24th – 25th April), the emergency needs of the affected families were food, NFIs, clothing, emergency shelter and hygiene kits. A joint response was made by the UN agencies, international and national NGOs, ARCS, ANDMA and other government line departments. For detailed information, see Table

1.6;

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TABLE 1.6: Flood affected villages in Sholgara districts, Balkh Province;

Casualties Destruction to the Houses Affected Assistance Provided No Village Completely Severely Remarks Families Died Injured By Destroyed Damaged 1 Najaraye Qadim 163 0 0 23 140 IOM, SC, UNICEF, WFP

2 Mahajer Qeshlaq 110 0 0 8 102 IOM, SC, UNICEF, WFP

3 Karnai sai 21 0 0 2 19 SC, UNICEF, WFP

4 Nowabad qadim 63 0 0 14 49 SC, UNICEF, WFP

5 Sar Asyab 137 0 0 27 110 SC, UNICEF, WFP

6 Jar Sayeda 20 0 0 4 16 SC, UNICEF, WFP

7 Abdulrahimzai 34 0 0 6 28 SC, UNICEF, WFP

8 Qurbaqakhana 11 0 0 1 10 SC, UNICEF, WFP

9 Qadim Abu Hanifa 28 0 0 2 26 SC, UNICEF, WFP

10 Qapchaq 6 0 0 2 4 SC, UNICEF, WFP

11 Qadim Mohammad By 17 0 0 2 15 SC, UNICEF, WFP

12 Markaz Zyarat baba ewaz 8 0 0 7 1 SC, UNICEF, WFP

13 Mula Khudai dad 15 0 0 2 13 SC, UNICEF, WFP

14 Torpagholi 12 0 0 2 10 SC, UNICEF, WFP

15 Nik Mohammad Qadim 75 0 0 4 71 SC, UNICEF, WFP

16 Baba Ewaz 26 0 0 6 20 SC, UNICEF, WFP

17 Nowabad Pusht Bazar 21 1 0 1 20 SC, UNICEF, WFP

767 1 0 113 654

Mazar City: in total 160 families were affected in 5 villages. A Joint assessment conducted by SC, UNICEF and ANDMA on the 25th of April. Main needs were identified as food, non-food items and emergency shelter. The recommended assistance was provided by SC, WFP and UNICEF on the 26th of April. For

detailed information, refer to table 1.7;

TABLE 1.7: Flood affected villages in Mazar City;

Casualties Destruction to the Houses Affected Assistance Provided No Village Completely Severely Remarks Families Died Injured By Destroyed Damaged 1 Guzar Panjshir 87 0 0 N/A SC, UNICEF

2 Tashqurghani 30 0 0 N/A SC, UNICEF, WFP

3 Nasrat Abad 4 0 0 N/A SC, UNICEF, WFP

4 Kaj Kuzar 20 0 0 N/A SC, UNICEF, WFP

5 Shahrak Hamdard 19 0 0 N/A SC, UNICEF, WFP

160 0 0 0 0

Kishindi District: A joint assessment was carried out by IOM, PIN, WFP, RRD and the findings indicated that 10 shepherds died, 11 were injured while they were grazing the sheep/cattle in the valley. 420 sheep and cattle were killed and 4000 Jeribs of agricultural land were damaged, however, no damages to the houses were reported. Charkent District: In total 44 families were affected. ARCS will provide food and non-food items to the affected families. : Only agricultural lands were damaged, no damages to houses were reported.

Sari Pul Province:

Sari Pul Center: As per initial information from OCHA, on the 24th of April, as a result of flash flood in the Center of Sari Pul province, 100 families were affected. ANDMA, ARCS, RRD, SC and WFP conducted rapid assessment and identified only 46 families whose houses were severely damaged. Save the Children and WFP committed to provide NFI and food items to the affected families.

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Gosfandi District: On the 12th of April 2013, due to flash flood in , some families were reportedly affected. A team consisted of ANDMA, ARCS, RRD, SC, and WFP conducted assessment and identified 145 flood affected families. NRC provided kitchen kits, blankets and tarpaulins to 73 families while NRC will distribute the same items to remaining 34 families on the 2nd of May, Save the children provided different types of NFI and hygiene kits to all families and WFP will assist 57 affected families with food items identified as category A.

Sangcharak District: On the 12th of April 2013, due flash flood in Sangcharak district, some families were reportedly affected. A team consisted of ANDMA, ARCS, RRD, SC, and WFP conducted an assessment and identified 20 flood affected families. The team also found 37 families who lost their agricultural land. Save the children provided NFI and hygiene kits to all 20 families. For detailed information, refer to table 1.8;

TABLE 1.8: Flood affected districts in Sari Pul Province;

Casualties Destruction to the Houses Affected No District Village Completely Severely Remarks Families Died Injured Destroyed Damaged 1 Gosfandi Aq Qunbad 145 0 0 57 87 37 families lost their 2 Sangcharak Aowqaf 20 0 0 0 20 agriculture lands Toghani, Silbor, 3 Sari Pul Dasht Yakaba, 46 0 0 0 46 Nowroz Tepa 211 0 0 57 153

Northeast Region: :

Taloqan District: On the 25th and 26th of April, as a result of flash floods in Shakhan-Dara village of Taluqan city, reportedly floods destroyed Shakhan-Dara bridge with some destruction to houses. An assessment team consisted of WFP, ARCS, Agriculture Department representative and ANDMA conducted the assessment on the 27th of April and identified 27 families whose houses were destroyed. In addition, 15 km road was also damaged by floods and one water point was also destroyed. The main needs of the affected families were NFI and food items. The Shakhan-Dara village water sources were damaged and the community has been facing shortage of safe drinking water. The community water point needs to be repaired.

Baghlan Province:

Pul-e-Khomri Disrict: As per the information received from ANDMA, due to flash flood on the 26th April, 7 families were affected (2 houses completely destroyed and 5 houses severally damaged) in Shamarq bala Chapdara area. WFP, IOM, ANDMA, RRD and ARCS conducted joint assessment on the 27th of April and identified 7 families in need of NFIs, emergency shelters and food. IOM provided family revitalization and emergency shelter assistance to all affected families, while the food need has been

referred to ARCS for their consideration.

Badakhshan Province: : As per initial information received from ANDMA, due to recent landslide at 4:00 am on the 30th of April, 32 families were reportedly affected in Toghi Bay village of Argo district. A joint assessment was conducted by IOM, ANDMA, DoRR, ARCS representative on the 30th of April. The findings of the assessment indicated that there were no damages to the houses and none of

the families lost their household items.

Teshkan District: A landslide incident reported by ANDMA on the 30th of April. The initial information showed that 60 families were affected by the incident in Dashte Agha village. An assessment team consisted of IOM, ANDMA, ARCS, Afghan Aid and DoRR will conduct a join assessment on the 2nd of May.

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West Region:

Ghor Province:

Tulak District: As per preliminary information from ANDMA, due to flash flood, approx. 228 families were affected in Gawkosh, Tagab Eishnan and Daey areas of Tulak district on the 24th of April. Although the damages and destruction to houses are not clear according to ANDMA, 90 houses were completely destroyed and 138 houses were severely damaged. The security situation in Tulak district is not satisfactory; therefore, the assessment of the caseload is still pending. ANDMA requested the police department to support the assessment team in assessing the needs of the families. The assessment is still under consideration. As soon as a decision is made, IOM will decide on further step.

Nangarhar Province, Bihsud distict, assessment of earthquake affected families, a destroyed house, IOM, 25 April, 2013

Kunar Province, , distribution of relief items to earthquake affected families, IOM, 30th April, 2013

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