Madagascar: Tropical Cyclone Haruna Office of the Resident Coordinator Situation Report No. 5 (15 March 2013)
This report is produced by Office of the Resident Coordinator in Madagascar in collaboration with humanitarian partners. It covers the period from07 to 14 March 2013. This is the last Situation Report for the Tropical Cyclone Haruna except deterioration of the humanitarian situation. Highlights
To date, Tropical Cyclone Haruna caused 26 MADAGASCAR deaths and injured 127 people, with 16 people still missing. COMOROS 1,948 displaced people are still staying in a military Antsiranana camp and two schools in Toliara I and II - the rest having returned to their homes, hampering MOZAMBIQUE education for 300 learners. 265 classrooms and 16 health centres have been Mahajanga damaged in southwestern Madagascar. Over the past few weeks, there has been an Mozambique Toamasina increase in cases of dysentery in Toliara II and Channel childhood diarrhea in Toliara I, while malaria Antananarivo continues to pose a great concern in some health centres of Toliara II. Fianarantosa Shelter is still a concern in Toliara I and II; some of Toliary the 4,000 households located in the flooded area INDIAN below the dyke lost their property during the OCEAN evacuation and displacement. Their houses are also at permanent risk of floods, pending repairs to
the dyke. 100 km An in-depth food security assessment is under way in the south-west region of Madagascar. Source: OCHA Boundaries and names shown and the designations used on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by the United Nations.
41,665 1,948 26 16 127 13,791 ha People affected People displaced to Deaths People missing People injured Of crops flooded temporary sites
Situation Overview The total number of people affected stands at 41,665. This figure includes affected farmers whose food crops are expected to be lost. According to data from the National Office for Risk and Disaster Management (BNGRC), Tropical Cyclone Haruna caused 26 deaths and injured 127 people, with 16 people still missing in Toliara District. Damage on human and shelter are relatively limited. However, damage on infrastructure is important, especially on road, the dyke and schools. At least two-thirds of rice fields were flooded, which could cause major losses in rice crops and income to the affected people, and subsequent risk of food insecurity. Loss of other agricultural crops and fishing equipment should also be taken into consideration in early recovery interventions. In-depth assessment on the food security and livelihoods sector is under way and results are expected to be out in few weeks.
+ For more information, see “background on the crisis” at the end of the report
United Nations Office of the Resident Coordinator Madagascar – Tropical Cyclone Haruna - Situation Report No. 5 |2 Funding To date, the situation of funding could be summarized as follows:
Funding received to date (US$) Pledged ($US) Total Funded Sector Emergency IFRC National Solidarity African Bank for USAID ECHO (US$) Cash Grant Geneva & Private sector Development Shelter 125,000 320,000 445,000 Logistics 75,000 75,000 Education 0 1,000,000 Health 0 WASH 25,000 260,000 285,000 Food Aid 17,080 17,080 Various assistances 31,337 31,337 Total 100,000 125,000 320,000 260,000 48,417 853,417
In addition, Mohammed Bin Rashid Foundation has just allocated various material assistances and food budgeted at $300,000 to the Malagasy Red Cross Society (CRM).
All humanitarian partners, including donors and recipient agencies, are encouraged to inform OCHA's Financial Tracking Service (FTS - http://fts.unocha.org) of cash and in-kind contributions by e-mailing: [email protected] Humanitarian Response
Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Needs: Cleaning activities should be done in urban areas where water receded, to prevent 1,500 sanitation and health concerns. Household per day Drinking water is still a concern, especially in the areas below the dyke of benefited clean water Fiherenana where water receded and in the town of Morombe where water supply through the water has not yet been restored. treatment units Disinfection of 200 wells in all flooded areas. An additional 4,000 wash kits to be distributed at community level in the flooded areas. Rehabilitation of 200 wells between Morombe, Betioky, Toliara I and Toliara II.
Response: After rapid assessment in Toliara I, Toliara II, Betioky and Morombe conducted by MEDAIR, Catholic Relief Services (CRS), CARE International, Action Contre la Faim (ACF) and UNICEF, the WASH Cluster’s response can be summarized as follows: Water provision 2,933 WASH kits have been distributed by UNICEF in collaboration with CARITAS, CRS and Blue Ventures to 2,933 families living in the flooded areas in Toliara II and Morombe; hygiene promotion activity was done during the distribution. UNICEF has provided one water treatment unit to be operated in collaboration with the Malagasy Red Cross Society (CRM) for communities living in the flooded areas in Morombe, and CRM provided 2 water treatment units for about 750 families in Soarano, Sakaraha and Ankilivalo. The two water treatment units are part of relief items from the Plate-forme d’intervention régionale de l’Océan indien (PIROI). ACF provided water through water trucking in collaboration with Toliary I City Council and the Madagascar Water and Electricity Company (JIRAMA) for displaced people in 5 temporary sites. UNICEF has installed eight (8) hand washing tank systems for 650 displaced people in Toliara I and II. CRM has installed 3 water treatment stations in Toliara I, Toliara II and Sakaraha districts for displaced people. Hygiene promotion UNICEF has installed 4 temporary latrines with 8 blocks. ACF has installed 2 other temporary latrines with 10 blocks and have in stock 200 squatting plates ready for use based on needs.
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A motor-pump (150 l) to drain water in Morombe was provided by BNGRC, and the Ministry of Water provided 90kg of chlorine and 1 motor-pump to disinfect housing areas, in collaboration with the Regional Health Department in Toliara I. CRM has installed 3 temporary showers (3 boxes of 3 compartments) and have started drainage and pumping stagnant water. FID (Fond d’intervention pour le développement) has implemented cash-for-work projects through HIMO (High Intensity of Labor) systems to mobilize affected families to clean up public and housing areas to prevent sanitation and health concerns in Toliara I and II, Betioky, Bekily, Bezaha, Sakaraha and Morombe. CRM cleaned 8 public toilets in the most populated temporary site in Toliara I and II, and sensitized the public on key WASH messages. ACF is disinfecting wells and carrying out hygiene promotion and vector control outreach campaigns in Toliara I, Toliara II, Betioky and Morombe, Gaps & Constraints: Hygiene promotion, disinfection and rehabilitation of wells should be conducted in 200 villages. Based on MEDAIR assessment, 293 of 334 wells are flooded in Toliara I and II. More than 50% of them are traditionally built, directly on the ground or with metal barrels, making disinfection with chlorine almost impossible.
Health Needs: Mobile health services to around 70,000 people at community level both in flooded 2,692 urban and isolated areas. Consultations through Massive distribution of 91,000 mosquito nets to prevent malaria outbreak in Toliara mobile clinics I and Morombe and in some of the most affected communes of Toliara II. Massive measles vaccination campaign covering 21,000 children under the age of 5. Reinforcement of the epidemiological surveillance system for the region’s 127 health centres. Provision of equipment to three damaged maternity centres and distribution of reproductive health kits for women. Response: UNFPA has provided emergency reproductive health kits for 24 health centres and 3 reference centres to ensure contraceptive services and adequate obstetrical care for pregnant women among 600,000 targeted affected people. In addition, dignity kits were provided to pregnant women and vulnerable young girls to restore their well-being. Mobile health services are being provided by Pompiers de l’urgence internationale, MSF and CRM in the flooded areas in Toliara I and II. So far, 2,692 consultations were recorded (870 by Pompiers de l’urgence internationale and 1,822 by CRM). From 10 March, CRM in collaboration with the United Arab Emirates Red Crescent and Axius Humanity, provided2 mobile temporary clinics with free of charge consultations and medication donations in Sakaraha District. CRS, with Diocesan partners, distributed mosquito nets to 2,701 families (13,505 people) in Toliara I and II and Blue Ventures distributed to 250 families in Morombe. WHO provided technical support on disease surveillance in the affected districts; Epidemiological data show that during the past weeks there has been an increase in cases of bloody diarrhea (dysentery) in Toliara II and childhood diarrhea in Toliara I, while malaria continues to pose great concerns in Toliara II. Gaps & Constraints: In addition to malaria, diarrheal diseases are the main threat to public health in the affected districts.
Shelter Needs: Displaced people, either in temporary sites or hosted by relatives, should be 6,9I7 provided with Non-Food-Items (NFIs) and kitchen kits once they return home. Families benefited from the provision of Response: plastic sheeting or BNGRC is delivering 220 family tents in collaboration with Shelter Box to support family tents the relocation of displaced people in Toliara I.
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CRS, with Diocesan partners, distributed plastic sheeting to 3,917 families and CARE International to some 3,000 families (15,000 people) in Toliara (I and II) and Morombe. CRM is planning to distribute 3,000 plastic sheeting in Morombe and Toliara (I and II). CRM and PIROI distributed 1,500 shelter kits to 1,500 families in Morombe and in Toliara I and II. Handicap International (HI) provided wood with plastic sheeting to serve as family tents. Gaps & Constraints: In Toliara I and II, displaced people hosted at school buildings close to the military camp have moved to the military camp. Foods and NFIs received from the National Solidarity campaign are stored inside the military camp before dispatching them to the affected areas and/or avoiding robbery at sites outside the military camp.
Food Security and livelihoods Needs: As per a preliminary analysis, at least 13,791 ha of crops were flooded, mainly in 251.76MT Morombe and Toliara districts. Of food distributed Food aid is still required during the early recovery phase to the displaced people and the affected communities. 48,780 people are targeted. Response: 251.76 tons of foods (rice and beans) have already been distributed in Toliara I and II and in Morombe and Sakaraha districts; 50.51 tons from WFP (which include High Energetic Biscuits - HEB) and the rest from Government and the private sector at national and local level. WFP is conducting, for 30 days, Food-For-Work activities in Toliara I and II and Morombe to assist 13,000 food insecure and vulnerable people. 17.002 tons of rice and beans are to be used for this component. FID (Fond d’intervention pour le developpement) is targeting 3,450 people in all districts of the south-west region for a “Cash-for-Work” programme for cleaning sewage. The Food Security and Livelihood Cluster has decided to conduct an in-depth joint assessment to determine the extent of crop damage and potential losses for the next harvest, and thus assess the impact on the food security and livelihoods of affected populations in the coming months; and propose adequate interventions in the short and medium term. The final results of the in-depth assessment are expected by the end of March 2013. CRM is starting the distribution of food provided by the United Arab Emirates Red Crescent.50 metric tons of rice is expected to be distributed in three districts for 1,200 households in Toliara I and II, 900 households in Sakaraha, and 900 households in Morombe. With donations received from the National Solidarity campaign, 16 MT of seeds have been purchased and will be dispatched based on needs identified by the ongoing in-depth assessment. Gaps & Constraints: n/a
Logistics Needs: Up to date, JIRAMA power supply has not been restored yet, which also affects 120MT water supply in Morombe and Bekily districts. Of relief dispatched At least seven communes are still inaccessible by road in Morombe District. from Toliary to In Androy Region, the road between Taolagnaro and Ambovombe is still cut off Morombe by sea near Ankaramena $200,000 is needed to ensure support to emergency response and the early recovery phase. Response: Logistics support is continuing to all sectors. The Ministry of Public Works is conducting an initial assessment of damaged infrastructure (road and dyke). Gaps & Constraints: In Morombe, road accessibility problems are making preliminary assessment and response very difficult, which could put flood-affected people at risk.
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Education Needs: Initial reports indicate that 166 classrooms have been totally destroyed and 119 11,000 others partially destroyed. These data currently are being verified through site School kits distributed visits. As of 15 March, two schools have not been able to resume class in Toliara I and II, hampering education for 300 learners due to unavailability of alternative options. Response: 11,000 school kits have been distributed to 11,000 primary school children (6,000 from UNICEF and 5,000 from Ministry of Education). UNICEF, in collaboration with local education authorities, have distributed 123 solar radios to be used to receive cyclone warnings and also listen to hygiene promotion broadcasts, benefitting 22,090 school children. 500 tarpaulins have been distributed to set up 50 temporary classrooms which will benefit 3,000 children. The above-mentioned two schools in Toliara I and II will be prioritized to enable the 300 children to return to school. Education in Emergency implemented by teachers (half time and multi-grade class). Gaps & Constraints: Inability of parents to repair roofs in isolated areas, pending Government intervention.
Nutrition Needs: Morombe District has no Centre for Treatment of Acute Malnutrition with Complications (CRENIs)and no Centre for Ambulatory Nutritional Rehabilitation and Education (CRENAs). It is expected that the number of malnourished children will increase as there are some aggravating factors such as the existence of diarrhea, loss of main crops and deterioration of hygiene and sanitation. However, available data is not sufficient to declare a nutritional crisis. Response: The Nutrition Cluster held its meeting on 12 March. MSF is providing mobile clinic services in Toliara I and II (expected to be expanded to Morombe) which includes systematical nutrition testing.
Protection Needs: Most of the displaced people, either in temporary sites or hosted by relatives, have 13 lost their personal and family documents such as national identity cards, birth People received certificates, etc., during evacuation. psychosocial support Flood-affected people hosted by relatives have not been taken into consideration in assessments and humanitarian response. Response: Gender-based violence: CRM, in collaboration with the association called Trano Aro Zo, is conducting a Gender-Based Violence (GBV) campaign in Sakaraha and in the temporary site located inside the military camp in Toliara I. A mass awareness campaign was also carried out, targeting all affected people in the camp. Awareness campaign on Child protection, GBV and anti-violence activities: 101 delegates are trained by CRM. 13 people have been given psychosocial support by CRM in collaboration with Trano Aro Zo Association in Toliara I and Toliara II. Perspectives: The Protection cluster, led by CRS, will urge authorities to develop mechanisms to quickly re-issue identification documents to the flood-affected population.
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Gaps & Constraints: Identification of displaced people sheltered by host families require more time. Monitoring and response on protection issues (Gender-Based Violence, unaccompanied minors, people living with HIV/AIDS, disabled and elderly people, and other vulnerable groups) should be strengthened, especially in temporary displacement sites.
Early Recovery Response: Early recovery activities are implemented through sectors as a cross-cutting issue. General Coordination The Government of Madagascar, the Malagasy Red Cross Society, International NGOs, the United Nations and some key actors in the private sector have activated response coordination mechanisms, including the National Humanitarian Platform (CRIC). At national level, CRIC met daily during the first week of the emergency, decreasing to once a week as the peak of the emergency passed. At local level, DRR local committees have met daily under the leadership of local authorities, supported by BNGRC in Toliara for overall coordination in the south-west region and supported by WFP in Morombe. An inter-cluster meeting was held on 11 March 2013 to update figures regarding damage and to agree on additional needs for early recovery phase.
Background on the crisis Madagascar is extremely vulnerable to floods and cyclones. Tropical Cyclone Felleng passed by the eastern coast of Madagascar between 30 January and 2 February 2013, and caused the deaths of 9 people, affected 4,958 people, and displaced 1,303 people, all of whom have since returned to their homes. Furthermore, an estimated 162 houses were totally destroyed, 54 partially destroyed, and 670 houses flooded. Tropical Cyclone Haruna made landfall over the south-west coast of Madagascar on 22 February2013 as a powerful Category 2 Tropical Cyclone. Before hitting Toliary, Tropical Cyclone Haruna was staying during seven days in the Mozambique Channel, bringing above-normal rainfall in this part of the country; more than 230% of the normal rainfall was recorded during the second decade of February between the district of Morombe and Taolagnaro. A number of cyclones affect Madagascar over the rainfall season, which stretches from October to April. Haruna may not be the last this season.
For further information, please contact: FatmaSamoura, UN Resident Coordinator, [email protected], Tel: +261 34 48 008 70 RijaRakotoson, Humanitarian Affairs Officer, UNRCO / OCHA Madagascar, [email protected], Tel: +261 33 15 076 93
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United Nations Office of the Resident Coordinator MADAGASCAR Cyclone Haruna: Who is Doing What, Where? as at 15 March 2013
MADAGASCAR 02/22/00Z Morombe 02/21/12Z CYCLONE-2 CYCLONE-3
02/22/12Z Sakaraha Mozambique Channel CYCLONE-1
Fiherenana Toliara II Toliary I
Betioky Atsimo
02/23/00Z TROPICAL STORM
Ampanihy Ouest INDIAN OCEAN
02/23/12Z TROPICAL STORM
SECTORS ACTIVITIES TOLIARY I & II MOROMBE SAKARAHA BETIOKY AMPANIHY
COORDINATION Coordination Support BNGRC, OCHA/BCR, PNUD BNGRC School Kits UNICEF, MEN UNICEF, MEN EDUCATION Temporary Classrooms UNICEF Plastic Sheeting CARE, CRS, CRM CRS/CARE Tents BNGRC SHELTER Shelter Kits BNGRC, CARE, CRS, CRM CRM CRM Site Management & Hosting CRM CRM CRM Small Planes WFP, CRS WFP, CRS Boats WFP, CPC WFP CPC LOGISTICS Trucks WFP Hellicopters CARE CARE Dignity Kits CRS PROTECTION GBV Sensitization CRM CRM/ TranoAroZo Psycho-social Support CRM/ TranoAroZo
Basic Health Emergency Kits WHO, UNICEF/SURECa WHO, UNICEF/SURECa WHO WHO, UNICEF/SURECa WHO, UNICEF/SURECa SR Emergency Kits, Delivery Kits, HEALTH Dignity Kits UNFPA UNFPA UNFPA UNFPA UNFPA Nets CRS CRS, Blue Venture Disease Surveillance & Consultation WHO/MinSan, CRM WHO/MinSan WHO/MinSan WHO/MinSan WHO/MinSan
WFP, BELLE AVENIR, PRIVATE, ETAT, Food CRM/United ArabEmiratesRed Cressent WFP, ETAT ETAT ETAT ETAT FOOD SECURITY & LIVELIHOOD Food For Work WFP/CARE/CDD, ETAT CARE/ CARITAS, WFP/CARE Cash For Work FID, ETAT FID FID FID FID Comprehensive Evaluation Clusters SAMS Clusters SAMS Clusters SAMS
Temporary Latrine ACF UNICEF/ DirEau ACF Temporary Shower CRM Water Treatment Unit CRM, ACF, UNICEF, CRS CRM, UNICEF CRM/PIROI Water Treatement Products MinSan, MinEau, CRS, ACF CRS, Blue Venture ACF WASH Well Disinfection ACF ACF UNICEF/DirEau, CRS, CRM, UNICEF, Wash Kits ETAT UNICEF/ DirEau, CRS ETAT Hygiene Promotion & Sensitization ACF, CRS, CRM CRS, Blue venture CRM ACF Sanitation (WC, camps, etc) FID, ACF, CRM FID Overview CARE/BNGRC CARE/BNGRC EVALUATION OCHA/WFP/UNICEF/CRS/MTPM/ OCHA/WFP/UNICEF/MTPM ERM & Overview OCHA/WFP/UNICEF/CRS/MTPM/BNGRC BNGRC/CARE /BNGRC OCHA/WFP/UNICEF/MTPM/BNGRC Health (Mobile Clinics) MSF MSF/CARE/ACF/CRS WASH & Food Security ECHO / MEDAIR MEDAIR Missing Persons Search INTERNATIONAL FIRE EMERGENCY
Cyclone Haruna Path Creation Date: 15 March 2013 Number of Actors / Organizations Map ID: ROSA_282v03 per District: Sources: UNCS, BNGRC, OCHA, Unisys Weather, Humanitarian Partners > 20 Actors
Creation date: 2nd July 2012 Map ID: ROSA_220V05 Feedback: http://ochaonline.un.org/rosa Cartography by: UN OCHA ROSA 10 to 20 Actors The boundaries and names shown and the designations used on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by the United Nations. Sources: UNHCR, FEWSNet, UNICEF, WFP, FAO, OCHA, UNDP, GAUL, UNCS, FTS. < 10 Actors Feedback: http://ochaonline.un.org/rosa Cartography by: OCHA ROSA
The boundaries and names shown and the designations used on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by the United Nations. RESPONSES TO HARUNA AS OF 15 MARCH 2013 – Cumulated beneficiaries reached
OTHERS SECT0R ACTIVITIES TOLIARY I ET II MOROMBE BETIOKY SAKARAHA AMPANIHY TOTAL DISTRCITS SCHOOL IN A BOX (Students) 9 943 9 943 EDUCATION TEMPORARY CLASSROOM (classroom) 16 34 50 FOOD FOR WORK (people) 5 500 7 500 13 000 CASH FOR WORK (people) 1 350 600 600 600 300 3 450 FOOD SECURITY High Energetik Biscuit (people) 7 800 6 900 14 700 LOCAL PURCHASE OF FOODS ($US) $5 739 $2 056 $771 $1 285 $7 229 $17 080 GENERAL DISTRIBUTION (people) 13 800 4 500 6 500 24 800 BASIC HEALTH KIT (people) 15 000 REPRODUCTION KIT (Health Centre) 14 3 8 1 1 27 27 DIGNITY KIT (Women) 1 800 400 400 100 2 700 2 700 HEALTH DELIVERY KIT (Women) 1 800 800 800 200 3 600 3 600 MOBILE HEALTH SERVICES 2 692 2 692 MOSQUITO NET (Household) 693 2 250 2 943 DIGNITY KIT (Girls and children) 250 250 PROTECTION PSYCHOSOCIAL SUPPORT 13 13 PLASTIC SHEETING (Household) 6 917 SHELTER TENTS (Household) 220 220 SHELTER KIT (Household) 731 2 231 HYGIENE PROMOTION (people) 13 960 705 14 665 TEMPORARY LATRINES (people) 2 525 2 525 WASH TEMPORARY SHOWER (people) 5 350 5 350 WATER SUPPLY (Household per day) 600 200 700 1 500 WASH KIT (Household) 2 792 141 2 933 HELICOPTER X X BOAT X X LOGISTIQUE SMALL PLANE X X X X TRUCK X NATONAL SOLIDARITY VARIOUS ASSISTANCES (US DOLLAR) $31 337