Rapid Assessment Report of Flood Affected UC's of District Killa
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Rapid Assessment Report of flood Affected UC’s of District Killa Saifullah Balochistan September 2011 Monitoring and Evaluation Unit Tehreek (for Social Development) Report by: Jahanzeb khan [email protected] [email protected] Tehreek Killa Saifullah respond program, Balochistan © Acknowledgements I acknowledge the hard work by our data enumerators who extensively traveled to get the required information. I am indebted to the local people who provided great support during the data collection process. My gratitude is to the Field staff killa saifullah for their support during the study. Executive Summary This rapid assessment study illustrates the situation of flood affected villages of district Killa Saifullah. Moonsoon rains started in killa saifullah on 11th August 2011 causing flash floods and eventually resulting in damages in several parts of killa saifullah. Background Information Killa Saifullah is about 135 km south of Quetta. Killa Saifullah is an important district of Pashtun Districts of Balochistan its neighboring districts are Zhob, Loralai, and Pishin. Its border is linked with the neighboring country Afghanistan. Killa Saifullah or Saifullah Killa (fort of Saifullah Khan) is a district in the north west of Balochistan province of Pakistan, 135 KM from Quetta, the Provincial Capital. Monsoon rains started in killa saifullah on 11th August, 2011, causing flash floods/damages in many areas of killa saifullah district. Damages occurred to Livestock, Agriculture land/crops and Houses at different UC’s and villages of killa saifullah. Electricity Food and water supplies in the majority of villages is badly disturbed. This report presents a brief overall statistical situation of the flood affected population of killa saifullah district. Objective of Study Main objectives of this study were: I. To analyze the overall situation of flash flood hit areas II. To provide instant information for strategic decision-making for a swift emergency response Methodology The most affected villages were purposively selected. Looking at the gravity of the situation, the survey team was advised to reach as many affected localities as possible in two days. Flood rapid Assessment combines the results of several recent assessments that have been conducted. These include Assessment forms Tehreek simplified assessment forms collected credible data on moza and UC level. The forms were designed to collect data on every aspect of damage caused. To collect maximum data and help local people understand the format Assessment forms were designed in 2 languages both (Urdu and English) Tehreek Initial Vulnerability Assessment (IVA) Tehreek Initial Vulnerability Assessment collected data on the number of people affected and the number of people in need of assistance. The latter was determined on the basis of the extent of damage of housing and crop land. Cluster Based Community Organizations (CBCOs) The CBCO provided household level data on the impact of the flood on livelihoods, food livestock and Agriculture. Analysis of the CBCO was generated at UC level. While the CBCO provide critical information, the survey is purposively sampled and not random and is therefore not representative, increasing the risk of over or under estimation. Nonetheless, the spread of the sample is good and therefore the CBCO provides useful indicative information. GIS Analysis A GIS analysis was conducted to verify the estimate of the number of people directly affected by the flood using satellite imagery and population density map layers. Study Results UC MUSAFER POOR UC Musafer Poor Name of Number of Number of Agriculture Villages Household Livestock Affected Affected Affected UC Musafer poor Karam Koch 109 37 147 UC Musafer poor Shakhan 88 12 54 UC Musafer poor Kazbon 103 45 95 UC Musafer poor Tanga Hadarzai 99 31 66 UC Musafer poor Hamaya 101 75 117 Total 500 Houses 200 Animals 479 Acres UC BATOAZA UC BATOAZA Name of Number of Number of Agriculture Villages Household Livestock Affected Affected Affected UC Batoaza Tarkee Alizai 97 87 207 UC Batoaza Gowal Hadarzai 56 42 116 UC Batoaza Wazee 37 41 114 UC Batoaza Nalepay 24 21 77 UC Batoaza Tora Ghondee 21 65 44 UC Batoaza Lande Shah 37 27 101 UC Batoaza Nawa Batozai 28 17 41 Total 300 Houses 300 Animals 700 Acres UC SHARAN JOGEZAI UC Sharan Jogezai Name of Number of Number of Agriculture Villages Household Livestock Affected Affected Affected UC Sharan Jogezai Taneeshpa 48 101 29 UC Sharan Jogezai Koch Karimzai 34 83 19 UC Sharan Jogezai Sangar 21 65 17 UC Sharan Jogezai Naghar 27 44 08 UC Sharan Jogezai Bangla 24 39 09 UC Sharan Jogezai Kari-wari 23 41 13 UC Sharan Jogezai Kondara 23 27 05 Total 200 Houses 400 Animals 100 Acres UC AKHTAR ZAI UC Akhtarzai Name of Number of Number of Agriculture Villages Household Livestock Affected Affected Affected UC Akhtarzai Allah Dadzai 27 38 145 UC Akhtarzai Ali Khail 24 35 124 UC Akhtarzai Tarwala 17 29 105 UC Akhtarzai Akhtarzai 15 19 91 UC Akhtarzai Alozai 09 13 99 UC Akhtarzai Saibzai 08 16 36 Total 100 Houses 150 Animals 600 Acres Observations 1. The data from different sources is not very reliable and the government departments are most often unwilling to share their data. 2. Since many of the displaced families have moved to their relatives’ homes, the impact on malnutrition and feeding practices is difficult to determine. 3. The floods have washed away fertile land. The land is mainly used for cash crops, particularly vegetables for the nearby urban centers. Water has destroyed the standing crops, thereby destroying livelihood and increasing food costs for families. 4. Existing emergency relief activities apparently seem sufficient to meet the urgent needs of the affectees. Recommendations Aid agencies must immediately provide shelter to those whose houses have been damaged or destroyed. Hundreds of houses are still submerged in water, – this is particularly concerning since the monsoon system will continue for weeks. There is an immediate need to distribute NFIs to the affected population. Cooking utensils, water storage containers, and women’s and children’s hygiene kits should be provided on priority basis. As there are reports that sewage systems have been blocked, provision of soap and towels will improve hygiene and may help reduce the risk of disease. There is little to no food remaining among the affected population. In addition, supply of food items to the affected areas has also been disrupted due to damaged infrastructure and water. Agencies must immediately provide food to vulnerable families before their nutrition and health begins to rapidly deteriorate. .