Press Release

Afghanistan – Landslides in Argo, Badakhshan

Statement Attributable to Mr. Mark Bowden, United Nations Humanitarian Coordinator in Afghanistan

Kabul, 2 May, 2014: A series of heavy rain induced landslides struck in the Argo district of Badakhshan in northeastern Afghanistan causing significant loss of life and widespread damage to homes and agriculture. Provincial authorities report that more than 350 Afghans have been killed, more are still missing and many families have been displaced.

Mark Bowden, the UN Humanitarian Coordinator said: "On behalf of the UN Humanitarian agencies, I wish to extend our condolences to all those families who have lost loved ones as a result of these landslides. There have now been more Afghans killed through natural disasters in the past seven days than all of 2013”

The Afghan Government’s Provincial Disaster Management Committees (PDMC) is leading the coordination of operational response within Badakhshan, with support from humanitarian agencies. Whilst search and rescue operations remain the immediate priority, assessments have been initiated to determine the full extent of the damage caused, as well as responding to the immediate needs of the population. With some areas still difficult to access, it may be some time yet until a clear picture of the full extent of the damage is known. Mark Bowden said “The foremost priority at the moment is saving as many lives as possible of those still beneath the rubble. The UN system is fully engaged in the ongoing effort and is mobilizing more capacity and resources to bolster the response”.

The Northern Region of Afghanistan continues to be susceptible to recurring natural disasters, where seasonal rains and spring snow melt regularly result in life-threatening flash floods and landslides. The National Disaster Management Commission, supported by the international humanitarian community, regularly prepares contingency plans to help better prepare and respond to such disasters, as well as mitigating the impact. Mark Bowden said “Given these ongoing risks and vulnerabilities, the critical importance of investing in disaster risk reduction and enhanced mitigation measures must remain a key priority in those communities most prone to hazards”.

For further information, please contact: Aidan O’Leary, OCHA Head of Office, [email protected], cell +93 79 300 1101.

Badakhshan Province: Landslide in Argo District 2 May 2014

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Rostaq Argo District Argo Date Printed: 02 May 2014 07:59 PM ! District Data Source(s): AGCHO, CSO, AIMS, MISTI Schools - Ministry of Education ° Health Facilities - Ministry of Health Abi-Barak Village Projection/Datum: Geographic/WGS-84 B a d a k h s h a n P r o v i n c e 0 5 10 15 km 37°0'0"N 37°0'0"N Disclaimers: The designations employed and the presentation of material Khash on this map do not imply the expression of any opinion ! whatsoever on the part of the Secretariat of the United Nations concerning the legal status of any country, territory, city or area or of its authorities, or concerning the delimitation Khash of its frontiers or boundaries. Teshkan District District Doc Name: On 2 May 2014 at 1100 hrs, a landslide occurred in Nowabad Badhkhshan_Argo_Landslide_201400502_A3_Landscape area of Abi-Barak village, Argo district in Badakhshan province. Feedback: [email protected] Website: http://afg.humanitarianresponse.info The initial report states the following:

! Darayem Darayem 700 families live in the village. Out of 700 family homes, 120 CHINA Teshkan District UZBEKISTAN TAJIKISTAN houses are completely destroyed. ! Reportedly 350 people have died. TURKMENISTAN 580 families are at severe risk of further landslide according to Agro District Governor. Kabul People from neighboringKeshem villages are trying to rescue and move ^! JAMMU the 580 families to safe areas. AND District KASHMIR The village is flooded and a drainage channel must be opened to 36°50'0"N 36°50'0"N prevent further destruction. Jorm Assessment teams are in the field. District PAKISTAN ! Keshem

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