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Kerala Floods Joint Detailed Needs 2018 Assessment Report 1 Page KERALA MS -JDNA 2018 Multi Sector Joint Detailed Needs Assessment (MS- JDNA) As per Sphere India Inter Agency Coordination Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) • Joint Rapid Needs Assessment (JRNA) is conducted within 72 to 96 hours of the disaster aiming at first 3 to 4 weeks of emergency response needs across sectors. • MS-JDNA is conducted after 3 to 4 weeks of the onset of disaster based on a sample survey, Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) and key informant interviews aiming at analyzing recovery needs as 3 months, 6 months and 1 year • Post Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA) is a comprehensive damage and needs assessment aiming at analyzing complete rehabilitation, reconstruction and recovery needs. Disclaimer: The interpretations, data, views and opinions expressed in this report are collected from various sources including Government of Kerala, NDMA/Government of India, Inter-agency field assessments, organisation level assessments and from media sources. It does not necessarily carry the views and opinions of any humanitarian organisation or Sphere India (National Coalition of humanitarian agencies in India) as a collective directly or indirectly. It is interpreted only for assessment purpose. Note: The report may be quoted, in part or full, by individuals or organisations for academic or advocacy and capacity building purposes with due acknowledgements. The materials in this document should not be relied upon as a substitute for specialized, legal or professional advice in connection with any particular matter. The materials in this document should not be construed as legal advice and the user is solely responsible for any use or application of the materials in this document. 2 Page IN THE AFTERMATH OF THE FLOODS IN KERALA I SEPTEMBER 2018 Sphere India Sphere India Secretariat3 2 ND Floor, 95-National Park, Behind LSR College Page Lajpat Nagar-4, New Delhi- 110024 E-mail: [email protected] Web- www.sphereindia.org.in Contents Contents 1. Executive Summary 7 2. Background 8 3. Relief Measures – GO & NGO 9 4. Field Assessment 11 5. 5.1-Health 12 5.2- Gender 13 5.3- Shelter 16 5.4- Education 21 5.5-Livelihood 26 5.6-Nutrition 29 5.7-WASH 33 5.8-PWD 39 5.9- Protection 41 5.10- Heritage 58 5.11- Communication 59 6. Assessment Methodology 61 7. Acknowledgements 63 8. Annexures 64 1. Sector Lead details 2. Organisations involved in JDNA Process 4 Page Page5 Acronyms AAY Antyodaya Anna Yojna Ration Card AHD Animal Husbandry Department CFW Cash for Work DRR Disaster Risk Reduction IAG Inter-Agency Group ICTI International Centre for Technological Innovations IGSSS Indo-Global Social Service Society KII Key Informant Interviews KSDMA Kerala State Disaster Management Authority MGNREGA Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act NDRF National Disaster Response Force NGO Non-Government Organization NPHH Non-Priority Household Ration Card NDMA - National Disaster Management Authority NDRF - National Disaster Response Force NDRT- National Disaster Response Team NFI Non-Food Items NGO Non-Government Organization NIDM National Institute of Disaster Management PDS –Public Disribution System PRI Panchayati Raj Institutions SC Schedule Caste SDRT State Disaster Response Team SHG Self Help Group SRC Special Relief Commissioner ST Schedule Communities UCT Unconditional Cash Transfer UN -United Nations UNDP United Nations Development Programme VDMC Village Disaster Management Committee WASH Water Sanitation and Hygiene 6 Page 1. Executive Summary With the state receiving 758.6 mm rainfall The Government of Kerala with the support between 1st August and 19th August, 164% from NDRF, Army, Navy and Air Force worked more than the average of 287.6 mm, Kerala tirelessly for providing rescue and relief faced unprecedented flooding. Kerala support to the affected population. As per received 42% more rains than usual since the KSMDA in span of 30 days between 1st august onset of the Monsoon in June. By mid- to 30th august 339 human lives were lost while August, there had been 2346.3 mm of rainfall 3.4 million people were there in around 12300 instead of an average of 1649.55 mm. The relief camps. 10319 houses got fully damaged highest rainfall was in Idukki district, which and over 1 lakh were partially damaged.Over received 92% more rains. This was followed 10,000 KMs of major roads were washed away by Palakkad, which received 72% more rains. and 16000 hectare of land was lost. Along with The unprecedented rainfall coupled with the Government agencies, several civil society ensuing floods and landslide had brought organizations, students groups, INGOs and Kerala to standstill in the month of August NGOs are responding to the immediate worst 2018. In all 474 people have been reported to affected accessible areas in 9 districts namely have died, 12.47 lakh people were displaced, Alappuzha, Idukki, Pathanamthitta, and around 20,000 houses seriously Ernakulam, Thrissur, Kozhikode and Wayanad damaged. besides parts of Kannur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kottayam and Kollam. 23 Million People Affected 01 According to the Government of Kerala, large part of the total population of Kerala had been directly affected due to flood and related incidents. 504 People Lost Their Lives 02 In a span of 30 days in August 339 lives were lost and 3.4 Million People took shelter in 12300 relief camps 21,000 Cr. Economic Damage A total of 60,000 hectares of agricultural crops have been destroyed. The approximate estimate of the loss is 03 more than the annual outlay of the state. Read more10319 at: Houses fully destroyed & Over 1 7 //economictimes.indiatimes.com/arLakhticleshow/65539668 partially damaged .cms?utm_source=contentofinterest&utm_medium=texMore than 220,000 people left Homeless also floods had Page t&utm_campaign=cppstdamaged 83,000km of roads, including 10,000 km of major 04 roads. *Source- KSDMA, NDMA & Media Reports 2. Background The unprecedented rainfall led to massive floods causing death, displacement, and destruction that may take years to rebuild. There has been extensive destruction of roads estimated at 83,000 kilometres blocking early efforts in movement of relief materials and supplies. It has been reported that 221 bridges were seriously damaged, some of them had been washed away. A series of landslides across the Western Ghats in Idukki, Wayanad, and Palakkad districts added to the impact. Several parts of these districts were left isolated by the landslides. Water pumping stopped in several drinking water projects that depended on rivers adding a drinking water crisis to the problem. Schools were closed and many were converted into relief camps. A state wide red alert was declared for days during the peak of the floods. Kochi international airport was flooded and damages stopping its functioning, and Kochi metro had to stop inundated.While most displaced communities operations. Trains were suspended and road have returned to their homes and started transport was disrupted in the flood hit cleaning their homes and trying to rebuild regions. Thousands of hectares of agricultural their lives, there are still a few people continue land with crops in different stages were to live in the relief camps as their houses have washed away. These included thousands of been completely destroyed/ unfit to live or hectares cultivated by joint liability groups of continues to be in water. The local women under different schemes. Along with administration is supporting all affected farming, numerous types of different people who are in the camps. Dry ration, livelihoods have been affected. vegetables, health packages, drinking water, The water levels in most of the affected sanitation facilities are being supplied. The districts have receded although some low- ICDS is active and they are providing all lying areas in Kuttanad continue to be support to the children in the affected areas. 8 Page The table below gives details of the areas that were notified as flood/landslide affected till 29th August 2018. Total Population of Area Affected 35 million Male 16,027,412 Female 17,378,649 Total Child Population (0-6 Age) 3,472,955 Male Population (0-6 Age) 1,768,244 Female Population (0-6 Age) 1,704,711 Reported Deaths 504 due to floods and landslide; 147 due to leptospirosis2 Overall Affected Population Estimated at 23 million Overall affected Children pEstieopmleat ed at 07 million Severely affected Population 3.4p meopilliolen were in relief camps Severely affected children 0.3 million Estimated financial loss 21,000 crore INR (approx. 3 billion USD) Total 3. Relief Measures and GO-NGO Coordination During floods the heroic efforts of the mobilise Rs. 1620.51 Cr in CMDRF fishermen who rescued more than 65,000 through donations from individuals marooned people from some of the worst and groups. affected districts and the efforts of the rescue Indian Army, Indian Navy and Indian teams from the National Disaster Response Air Force have led and contributed to Force (NDRF), Indian Army, Navy and the Air the largest disaster recovery operation. Force who evacuated marooned people using This operation spanned over 16 days boats and aircrafts along with the Government and rescued more than 50000 people officials, elected representatives and women all over the state. The Indian army also and youth volunteers showed the resilience of restored temporary access to 26 the communities to come together to help bridges and many inaccessible roads. each other. The self organising, self driven innovative solutions using inter operable • The Southern Naval Command technology platforms, mobile applications, dispatched four diving teams with web portals and virtual army of IT savvy youth dinghies and one Sea King helicopter who designed, developed and implemented to Wayanad district to render innovative solutions to fast track search and assistance to the local population. rescue, evacuation and monitor rehabilitation Teams have been augmented by and relief distribution etc.