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Humanitarian Assistance Programme Cumulative Report January - October 2013
HIGHLIGHTS from January – October 2013 206 Recorded Incidents
112 Assessed Incidents
9,059 Affected Families
67,670 Affected Individuals
4,595 Families Assisted
31,874 Individuals Assisted
8,008 NFIs Distributed
23 Provinces Assisted
Natural Disaster Affected and Displaced Families from 1 January to 31 October 2013
There were a total of 206 natural disaster incidents ND A ected Families Breakdown by Region recorded across the country, of which 112 rapid January - October 2013 assessments were conducted by IOM and its counterparts. In total, 9,059 families (67,670 individuals) were affected by natural disasters, mainly by floods, drought and heavy rainfall in the Northern, Western, Southern and Central regions of Afghanistan. IOM assisted 4,595 families in need with 8,008 kits and/or modules. The chart on the right indicates the breakdown of affected families per region, while the table below summarizes the types of assistance distributed to the affected populations. In addition, 314 families were displaced due to drought from Ghor and Badghis provinces with 295 families relocating to Herat province. The total number of IDPs is 523 families or 3,105 individuals from January to October 2013.
Kits/ Blanket Emergency Family Revitalization Solar Tarpaulin Winter Kit Winter Total Modules Module Shelter Kit Module Kit Module Module Total 1,116 1,632 675 1,976 890 590 659 470 8,008
Humanitarian Assistance Programme Cumulative Report 1 Natural Disaster Trends 1 January to 31 October 2013 Between January and October 2013, floods, heavy rainfall and drought heavily affected the Eastern, Western, Northern and Central regions of the country. In total, 1,801 shelters were completely destroyed mainly in Kunar and Balkh provinces; 2,367 shelters were severely damaged and 1,555 were moderately damaged. The natural disaster incidents caused 92 injuries and 99 deaths.
Incident Summary Report Breakdown by ND and Month (January to October 2013)
September and October Update
During the months of September and October, 19 incidents (flood, heavy rains, thunder and drought) were reported and have resulted in 237 families affected and 265 families displaced. IOM and its partners conducted 14 rapid assessments to assess the needs of the affected and displaced families. While most of the needs were covered by IOM and its partners, a total of 164 families were assisted by other humanitarian agencies, and another 33 families were not eligible for assistance.
Drought displaced families in Herat, October 2013, IOM
Humanitarian Assistance Programme Bimonthly Cumulative Report 2 East Region: During September and October, 5 incidents (river bank erosion, flood, heavy rain and thunder) were reported in Nangarhar, Kunar and Nuristan provinces and affected 27 families. The joint assessments conducted by IOM and its partners confirmed 25 families in need of NFIs and food items. The assistance was provided by ARCS and IMC.
Destroyed house in Kunar, September 2013, IOM
Northeast Region:
A flooding incident was reported in Zebak district of Badakhshan province. The joint assessment team comprised of FOCUS, DDA, AKDN, and local authorities confirmed damages to roads, bridges and other community properties. 40 families lost their houses and an additional 117 families were severely affected. In response, FOCUS distributed NFI kits to 28 affected families; while AKHS has allocated $5,000 for the purchase of MREs or meals ready to eat. IOM delivered 40 NFIs while WFP provided food items (high energy biscuits) through ANA helicopter.
IOM delivering revitalization kit by helicopter, Zebak district, Badakshan, October 2013
Central Highland Region: Only one flood incident was reported in Kabul. The assessment conducted by IOM, CARE, WFP/AREA, and district representatives on 15 September found that 31 houses were moderately damaged; and no damages to the household items and food stocks were reported. Therefore, no humanitarian assistance was recommended.
Additional needs identified during the months of September and October 2013 Shelter/NFIs WASH
No houses were severely damaged or completely Primary water sources (piped water and springs) were destroyed. Only 31 houses were moderately damaged in Badakshan (Zebak district). Further, bore damaged. wells and karezes were dried out because of severe · 207families live in open space drought. More than 75% of the IDPs are defecating in · 19 families live with host families open space. Springs and wells in most villages in · 226 families found their household supplies Chagcharan district in Ghor are contaminated and destroyed water supply is decreasing. However, there is enough · 226 families had their beddings damaged water for drinking and washing in some villages. · 114 families lost their work tools Jawand district in Badghis province has enough water · 226 families lost their clothing for drinking only and water supply is decreasing.
Humanitarian Assistance Programme Bimonthly Cumulative Report 3 FSAC HEALTH
• 226 families lost their food supplies Only 25-50% of the IDPs in Ghor, Chaghcharan have • 80% of the affected families have money to access to basic health facilities. There was at least 9 purchase food cases of diarrhea. • 15% of the affected families stated they were 5 deaths were recorded in Chaghcharan district, Ghor regularly hungry province where there is inadequate medical supply. • More than 353 jerib of agricultural lands were Kabul in Paghman district also has inadequate medical damaged supply.
PROTECTION HAZARDS
24 individuals with severe disability were record- No access hazards were recorded during these ed in Ghor and Badghis province. months. However, Zebak district in Badakshan remains vulnerable to avalanches and floods.
Assistance needs in shelter and nonfood items, food and nutrition, health, WATSAN, protection and education were recorded to be between medium to high for IDPs displaced by drought to Herat province from Ghor and Badghis. Specifically, field assessors recommended additional distribution of household items, shelter kits, hygiene kits, winter kits, solar modules, and food items. The same items are recommended for Zebak district in Badakshan.
IOM main counterparts during the months of September and October were: ANDMA, OCHA, UNHCR, IRC, NRC, ACF, CARE, FOCUS, DoRR, WFP
Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Activities under HAP IOM’s DRR activity under the Humanitarian Assistance Programme aims to build flood protection systems in 10 flash flood prone communities identified through the Humanitarian Assistance Database (HADB). The structures will be assembled in the lower parts of watersheds, insuring the protection of human lives, fertile land, houses and livestock. The implementation will include land excavation and the installation of gabions and will integrate within its program environmental impact prediction. During the month of September and October, HAP conducted technical surveys in ten locations across the country. Based on previously conducted site assessments in 42 locations, 10 areas were identified for the DRR implementation: Villages of Sayad and Dehbabi, Mahmood Raqi district in Kapisa province; Ahangaran village in Salang district, Parwan province; Qerghiz village, Khanabad district in Kunduz province; Chashma Garmok IOM Team, Technical survey, Chashma Garmok, Farkhar district, Takhar village, Farkhar district in Takhar province; Turkan village in Khenjan district, Baghlan province; Villages of Aqkopruk and Joy Sad Mesh, Sholgara district in Balkh province; Engishka village in the district center of Sar-e-Pul; and Nanakzai village in district center of Laghman. These areas were chosen based on accessibility, availability of raw materials for construction, population under threat/impact to community, commitment of local shuras and interagency contingency planning.
Humanitarian Assistance Programme Bimonthly Cumulative Report 4 Ahangaran Project in Salang District, Parwan Province In addition to the technical survey, topographic plan, design, drawing and cost estimation of the project is completed. The project will start on November and aims to build 120 meters of gabion wall, which will protect 200 families within the village from flash floods including 40 hectares of fertile agricultural land and a mosque.
IOM technical survey, September 2013
Dehbabi and Sayad Projects in Mahmood Raqi, District, Kapisa Province
Two gabion wall projects will be implemented in Kapisa province. Apart from the technical survey, topographic plan, design, drawing and cost estimation for both projects are complete with implementation starting in November. In total, 242 meters of gabion walls will be constructed in Dehbabi and Sayad villages, 135 and 107 meters for each village respectively. Upon completion of both projects, three villages with 1,300 families, 160 hectares of agricultural land, seven Mosques, one school, one bridge, one park and a cemetery will be protected from the severe flooding during spring season.
Overview of the Programme OBJECTIVE IOM Humanitarian Assistance Programme (HAP) was born out of Contribute to reduce the level of vulnerability of Afghan population affected or displaced by natural the need to respond to the emergency and recovery needs of the disasters by providing lifesaving emergency relief, natural disaster-affected and displaced communities piloting disaster risk reduction measures and priding country-wide. Its major aim is to save lives and prevent further technical support to ANDMA displacements. OUTCOME 1 The humanitarian needs are addressed through the Emergency Shelter and NFI needs of natural disaster distribution of Non-Food Items (NFIs) and Emergency Shelter affected or displaced population is met and their Kits (ESK). These are pre-positioned in 21 locations throughout vulnerability to secondary displacement is reduced. the country for rapid distribution.
To enhance the programme’s efficiency and accountability, IOM OUTCOME 2 developed a comprehensive natural hazard incident database. Preparedness of vulnerable communities in disaster The database efficiently supports HAP’s operational and prone areas to cope with the impact of floods increased. monitoring needs, in addition to allowing swift information sharing on natural disasters (ND) and movements of natural OUTCOME 3 disaster-induced IDPs with other humanitarian actors operating Ability and capacity of ANDMA officials are increased in Afghanistan. both at national and provincial level to better coordi- nate natural disaster incidents; conduct on time assessments and provide coordinated response.
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