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Reporting Period Reporting Period: 23 May to 5 June 2014 Donor: OFDA/USAID Submission Date: 5 June 2014 Incidents Update: During the reporting period, nine new natural disaster incidents were reported North Region: Sar-e-Pol Province: According to initial information obtained from ANDMA on 26 May, 350 families were reportedly affected by a landslide in Balkhab district on 18 May. Following an initial assessment by the district authorities, an assessment team consisting of SCI, ZOA, WFP, ARCS and ANDMA was mobilized to re-assess the affected area and found 66 houses destroyed and 70 houses damaged in Dahna Halka, Dahna Gaward and Gaward villages. Islamic Relief committed to covering the food needs of all the affected families, but there is still gap in provision of NFIs. Access to the affected villages is a challenge due to the lack of paved road. As such, ANDMA, Provincial Governor (PG) and the district authorities decided to distribute food and NFIs in the more accessible Pay Ziarat area, located between the district center and the affected area. In a separate incident, a flash flood on 30 May reportedly affected Barghali, Adreng, Qalai Sukhta, Laghaman, Alaf Safid, Yarganda, Shahr-e-Gaday, Setoot and Gulnazar villages in Sar- e-Pol city. A joint assessment team consisting of ANDMA, DRRD, the Water Management Department, ZOA and WFP conducted assessments in Barghali and Adreng villages. Sixty three families were found to be affected (23 HH destroyed, 40 HH damaged) in Barghali village and twenty two families were found affected (12 HH destroyed, 10 HH damaged) in Adreng village. Assessment of the remaining villages is ongoing, and a response will be coordinated once the assessments are concluded. Balkh Province: The following districts were affected as the result of flash floods on 30 May: 1. Kishindi District: An unknown number of families were reportedly affected in several villages. A joint assessment team consisting of PIN, WFP, DRRD and ANDMA carried out an assessment on 1 June. The findings of the assessment indicate that 221 families were affected (61 houses destroyed, 160 houses damaged) in 12 villages (Mirzayee, Charkhab, Dehak, Khalifa, Safid Khaak, Andarab, Laark, Lar kochko, Mian dehi, Aqkupruk, Sarab and Lorband). In addition, one person was killed and 17 intakes, three bridges and an estimated 31km of roads in different villages were damaged. The road between the district center and Tunj village was totally destroyed. PIN, UNICEF and SCI will provide NFIs, while WFP will cover food needs by next week. 2. Sholgara District: Following an assessment conducted by ARCS, seventy-five families were found to be affected. CARE and UNICEF committed to providing NFIs, while 1 ANDMA will cover food needs. The committed assistance will be distributed jointly next week. 3. Chemtal District: Following an assessment conducted by ARCS, seventy-six families were found to be affected. CARE and UNICEF committed to providing NFIs, while ANDMA will cover food needs. The committed assistance will be distributed jointly next week. 4. Chahar Bolak District: Following an assessment conducted by ARCS, eighty-six families were found to be affected. CARE and UNICEF committed to providing NFIs, while ANDMA will cover food needs. The committed assistance will be distributed jointly next week. Faryab Province : A landslide incident was reported in Nazir Abad/Kohi Khana village of Maimana district on 29 May. Three families were affected (three houses and HH items completely destroyed). A joint assessment was conducted by IOM, ANDMA and SCI in presence of ANDMA DG on the same day. ANDMA committed to providing 15,000 AFN and food items to each family while SCI will cover their NFI needs. In a separate incident, a result on 30 May affected the districts listed below. According to the district governors and CDC members, more than one thousand families were reportedly affected: 1. Pashtonkot District: According to initial information obtained from ANDMA and district authorities, 1,077 families were reportedly affected, 166 animals killed, numerous acres of agricultural land were washed away, bridges and roads were destroyed and three people were killed in Halwakhor, Sayer, Jijigak, Mirshikar, Kulani, Tokali and Ghalmori villages. A joint assessment team consisting of Islamic Relief, the head of CDC, ARCS and district local authorities was assigned to conduct an assessment and share the findings with PDMC members. Islamic Relief will cover the needs of the affected families once the assessment is concluded. 2. Qaysar District: According to initial information obtained from ANDMA and district authorities, an unknown number of families were reportedly affected, 200 animals killed, acres of agriculture land was damaged, a number of bridges and roads were destroyed and three people were killed in Ghondasank, Korab, Jairaghal, Tashlak, Eity Salok, and Tirailik villages. A joint assessment team consisting of ACTED, ARCS, WFP and district local authorities were assigned to conduct an assessment and share the findings with PDMC members. 3. Belcheragh District: According to initial information obtained from ANDMA and district authorities, an unknown number of families were affected by flooding in Khorchi, Toghlamast, and Charmgary villages. The main road between Maymana and Bilcheragh district is closed for traffic. A joint assessment team consisting of IOM, CHA, SCI, WFP, NRC, ARCS and district local authorities was assigned to conduct an assessment and share the findings with PDMC members. 2 4. Gurziwan District: Two villages (Qorchi, Toghlamast) were reportedly flooded, and a joint assessment team consisting of IOM, CHA, SCI, WFP, NRC, ARCS and district local authorities was assigned to conduct an assessment and share the findings with PDMC members. In addition, 164 families were identified by district authorities and CDC as being affected by recent flooding in Qarayee area, Almar district. The needs of the affected families were referred to ANDMA for their intervention. Qarayee is one of the most insecure areas in Almar district, and access is a challenge for humanitarian organizations. In a separate report, seventy-five families were reportedly displaced by flooding from Astana valley of Shirintagab district and have settled in Chaghatak village of Dawlatabad district. A joint assessment team consisting of IOM, UNHCR, NRC, UNICEF and OCHA was assigned to carry out an assessment and share the findings with PDMC members. Northeast Region: Badakhshan Province: As a result of heavy rainfall and flooding on 31 May and 3 June, the following districts were affected: 1. Kishem District : An unknown number of families were reportedly affected in Khushka Dara, Sare Tangi, Dara-Pasha, Dara Afghanhaa, Saray Gharbee and Farajghani villages. A joint assessment was conducted by IOM, WFP, ARCS and ANDMA on 2 June. The findings of the assessment indicate that there was only limited damage to agriculture land, canals, roads and water points. 2. Tagab District: IOM, WFP, ARCS and ANDMA carried out an assessment in Carasde village, and found that eight families were affected. In addition, two water canals and 100 jeribs of agricultural land were damaged. NFI and food needs have been referred to ANDMA. 3. Faizabad District: As a result of heavy rainfall and flooding in Gul Dara village, three families were affected, one person was killed and one individual sustained injuries. NFI and food needs have been referred to ANDMA and WFP for their intervention. 4. Argo District: As a result of flooding in Dara, Hazaraa Dewana and Nawabad Tagharchak villages, four families were affected, and some agricultural land and one water canal were also damaged. An assessment conducted by IOM, ANDMA and WFP found no need for NFIs and food items. 5. Baharak District: Heavy rainfall and flooding in Payen Shahr village on 3 June moderately affected twenty houses, destroyed one water canal and damaged 200 jeribs of agricultural land. An assessment conducted by IOM, ANDMA and WFP found no need for NFIs and food items. 3 West Region: Ghor Province (UPDATE): According to initial information obtained from ANDMA on 18 May, an unknown number of families were affected by flash floods in Shahrak, Dolaina and Dowlatyar districts. The floods also damaged agricultural land. A joint assessment team consisting of ACF, WFP, ARCS, ANDMA and district authorities was assigned to assess the affected areas in order to verify the needs of the affected families. The assessment findings indicated that 61 families were affected in Shahrak, 30 families in Dolaina and 33 families in Dowlatyar districts. ACF committed to providing NFIs to the affected families, while WFP will cover their food needs. In a separate incident reported by ANDMA, flash floods in Saghar and Tolak districts on 20 May affected an unknown number of families. The flooding also damaged agricultural land and four individuals were reportedly killed. An assessment team consisting of ANDMA and representatives from other agencies was assigned to assess the affected areas. The assessment findings indicate that 40 families were affected in Tolak and 67 families in Saghar districts. IOM committed to providing Family Revitalization Kits to the affected families, while WFP will cover their food needs. Farah Province: According to initial reports from ANDMA on 18 May, flash floods in Shibkoh, Lash wa Joyan, Juain, Posht Rod, Qalakah districts and Farah city affected an unknown number of families and resulted in damage to agricultural land and irrigation canals. An extraordinary PDMC meeting was convened on 18 May to coordinate assessment activities. Three assessment teams, including IOM, were deployed to the affected district on 19 May. The assessment findings indicate that only agricultural lands were affected in the flooded districts, with no damages to houses reported. Herat Province: An unknown number of families were reportedly affected by a flash flood in Chesht Sharif district on 18 May. The flood also damaged agricultural land. An assessment team comprised of ANDMA and WFP was assigned to assess the area and verify the needs of affected families.
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