Reporting Period: From 15 to 21 August 2013 Donor: OFDA/USAID Submission Date: 21 August 2013 Incidents Update: During the reporting period nine new natural disaster incidents were reported. Central Region Kabul Province (update): Following a flash flood occurred on 10 August in Chehelestoon, Khawaja Bughra, and Qualae Ghaebi; IOM, WFP/AREA, CARE International, ANDMA, DoAIL, Kabul province representatives, and CDC conducted a joint assessment from 14 to16 August. Below are the findings of the assessment: Kabul Province PD-7 Houses Affected Affected Affected Injured Deaths Missing Villages Families Moderately Severely Completely Livestock Damaged Damaged Destroyed Qala-e- 30 0 5 25 0 0 0 Nil Ghaibe Tape Mula 35 11 0 24 0 0 0 Nil Buzorg Tani Kot 42 0 21 21 0 0 0 Nil Brekhna Kot 12 0 12 0 0 0 0 Nil Total 119 11 38 70 0 0 0 Nil In response IOM distributed 108 emergency shelter kits to the families whose houses were severely damaged and completely destroyed, while CARE distributed NFIs (cooking set, hygiene kit and sanitary kit for women), and WFP provided food items on 21 August. Wardak Province (update): As per ARCS, approximately 45 families were affected as a result of flood in Said Abad, Chake Wardak, Jaghato, and Daimirdad districts on 10 August. 17 deaths and 14 injuries were also reported. In addition, 750 jeribs of agricultural land and crops were affected, and check dams and culverts were damaged. Due to security reasons, the humanitarian organizations were unable to conduct assessments in the mentioned districts. Further reports from ARCS, DRRD, DoAIL, PDC, DoWA on 20 August indicated that additional 148 villages were affected, 54 persons injured, and 9 persons died during the incident. In terms of damages, 348 houses were severely damaged or completely destroyed, and 3,520 jeribs of agricultural land were affected in Sayedabad, Jaghato, Chake Wardak, Dehmirdad, and Behsood districts. A follow up meeting was held at ANDMA office in Kabul to coordinate the 1 response. An additional meeting will take place at OCHA to further discuss the assessment and way forward. Logar Province (update): As per ANDMA and IRC, the flash flood occurred on 10 August resulted in damages to houses, agricultural land and crops in Kharwar, Baraki Barak, Charkh, Khoshi and Pule Alam districts affecting around 160 families. The findings of the assessment conducted by IRC, ANDMA, AREA/WFP, and ARCS in Mohamad Agha, Baraki Barak, Pule Alam and Khushi districts confirmed moderate or severe damages to the houses of 199 families. IRC, ANDMA, WFP/AREA, and ARCS will coordinate a response on 22 August. East Region Nangarhar Province: As per initial reports from IRC, ANDMA, ARCS and community elders, heavy rainfall followed by flash flood affected around 160 families in Dara-I-Nur, Hesarak, and Sherzad districts. Below is the update on the assessments: 1. Dara-I-Nur district: The ongoing assessment conducted by IOM, IRC, and WFP is expected to be finalized on 22 August. So far, 44 families were identified in need of NFIs and food items. 2. Hesarak district: As per initial information received from ARCS, 96 families were reportedly affected. The assessment will be conducted by ARCS. 3. Sherzad district: According to ARCS, 53 Nangarhar, Dara-i-Noor district, houses damaged by flood, 20 August houses were reportedly damaged. Once the 2013, IOM initial information confirmed; IOM and its partners will carry on a joint assessment. In a separate flood incident occurred on 17 August, approximately 25 families were affected in Khogayani district. IOM is in the process of confirming the damages and will coordinate a joint assessment as soon as possible. Nuristan Province (update): As per initial reports from ANDMA on 11 August, around 70 families were reportedly affected as a result of flood in Du Ab, Nurgaram, Waygal, Wama and Mandol districts. IMC and WFP PAT initiated an assessment on 15 August. Following are the updates of the assessment: 1. Nurgaram: The assessment was finalized by IMC and WFP/AREA. 96 families were identified eligible for food assistance, while 26 families for NFIs, to be provided by IMC. 2. Du Ab: The assessment finalized by IMC and WFP/AREA identified 48 families eligible for food and 10 families for NFIs assistance. IMC and WFP committed to provide food and NFIs to the affected families. 3. Mandol: The assessment finalized by IMC and WFP/AREA confirmed 13 families in need of food and NFIs. IMC and WFP committed to provide food and NFIs to the affected families. 4. Waygal and Wama districts: The assessment in both districts is ongoing and is expected to be finalized by 22 August. 2 Laghman Province: On 19 August as per initial information received from ANDMA, 20 families were reportedly affected by flood in Alingar district, Nooralam village. Four deaths and destruction to the agricultural land were also noted. ARCS and district authorities already started an assessment and its results are expected by 22 August. Kunar Province: As per initial information received from ANDMA, around five families, one school and agricultural land were reportedly affected by flood on 17 August. A team consisting of MAIL, ANDMA, RRD, IMC, and Education department has initiated a joint assessment in Dara-I-Pech, while ARCS finalized an assessment in Sarkano district. In total, 15 families were found eligible for NFIs and food items. ARCS is coordinating the response with WFP. Southeast Region Paktya Province (update): As per initial reports received from ANDMA and CDCs on 11 August, as a result of flash flood approximately 100 families and agricultural land and crops were affected in Chamkani, Sayad Karam and Zadran districts. 13 injuries and 1 death were also reported. IOM, IRC, PIN, ARCS, and ANDMA initiated a joint assessment in Chamkani, Ali Khail Jaji and Laja Mangal districts on 14 August. 106 families were eligible for NFIs and food items. IOM will provide 106 Family Revitalization kits, ANDMA will provide hygiene kits and food items, and the remaining food needs will be addressed by ARCS on 22 August. Paktia, Chamkani district, houses damaged by flood, 15 August 2013, IOM Paktika province: As initially reported by ANDMA and CDCs, as a result of flash flood approximately 100 families were reportedly affected in Urgun, Sarobi, and Yosuf Khel districts on 11 August. A joint assessment team comprised of IOM, ANDMA, and WFP/AREA found 30 families eligible for NFIs and food assistance. IOM will cover their needs for NFIs, while the food needs have been referred to WFP. South Region Kandahar Province (update): On 5 August, as per preliminary information received from Maruf district CDC, heavy rainfall and hail affected agricultural land, retention walls, and livestock in Dogy, Nekzy, Ferozy and Kasa villages. Since no damages to the houses were noted, an urgent FSAC meeting was called to discuss the assessments and way forward. 3 Urzgan Province (update): As per initial information Urozgan ANDMA, the flooding in Chenarto district (Zeer Koh and Koorbala villages) has resulted in damages to farmland/crops kariz, canals and culverts. Since no damages to the houses were reported, a FSAC will discuss the assessments and way forward. Central Highland Region Ghor Province (Update): As per ANDMA and Lal district authorities, flash flood occurred on 11 August affected an unknown number of families in seven villages (Nawa Jangle, Nawa Sangshanda, Nawi Galaha, Qazal, Garm Ab Bala, Tal Khak and Now Qabrastan) and caused damages to farmland/crops and wells. The assessment conducted by ACF and ANDMA identified 46 families in need of NFIs and food assistance. ACF will cover the needs for NFIs, while food needs have been referred to WFP. Wells were also reportedly contaminated and filled with mud. In a separate incident, as reported by ANDMA in Ghor province, as result of flash flood around 200 families were affected in 8 different villages of Cheghcheran district (Pahlow sang, Gharak, Khalazam, Ghulam Parinda, Kham Safid, Ghashak, Bal Morad, Shahnyaz) on 12 August. Additionally, an eight-year old boy is also missing. IOM coordinated a joint assessment with its ERM partner (ACF), ANDMA and other agencies on 20 August. The findings of the assessment indicate that 22 families were affected in 4 different villages (Pahlow Sang, Koske Yarak, Alwa Khorak and Zard Sang villages). Their main needs were NFIs and food items. ACF committed to provide the NFI assistance to all 22 families, while food needs have been referred to WFP. Bamyan Province: As per initial reports from ANDMA on 18 August, as a result of flooding in Yakawlang district (Naitaq, Sabz Dara, Sachak and Dagam villages) agriculture land, bridges and canals suffered damaged. However, no damages to the houses were reported. Consequently, Solidarites International has initiated an assessment of the affected villages to evaluate the impact of flooding. Daikundi Province: As per ANDMA reports on 12 August, flooding in Sangi Takht district affected 13 villages. 109 jeribs of agriculture land, 5 MHP clinics, 9,000 tree, and 30 km of road were damaged. In addition, wells were contaminated and 14 livestock were killed. Solidarites International has initiated an assessment of the affected villages to evaluate overall impact of the flooding. UNICEF is also planning an in-depth assessment to identify WASH needs of the affected villages. For more information, please email Zuzana Jankechova ([email protected]), Programme Coordinator, Humanitarian Assistance Programme (HAP), IOM Afghanistan 4 .