Strengthening Participatory Organization (SPO)
Daily Assessment Updates on Torrential Rain and Flood Situation in Pakistan
August 1st, 2010
Overview:
Country-wide torrential rains caused unprecedented and outrageous floods throughout Pakistan except in Sindh where minor damages are reported. The current spate of torrential rains and flash floods started on 21st July 2010. Initially it played havoc in eastern parts of Baluchistan which includes: Barkhan, Kohlu, Sibi, Jafferabad and Naseerabad districts. The relief operations in the affected areas of Baluchistan were not over yet, when floods struck district Rajanpur, Layya and Gujranwala in Punjab. Subsequently, the torrential rains and tides of floods turned towards Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) and Azad Jammu & Kashmir and engulfed various small and large towns in these areas. The most affected areas in KPK are: Shangla, Swat, Minghora, Mansehra, Charsadda, Noshehra towns, where routine life has come to a complete halt and affected communities in most parts of KPK are still waiting for rescue and relief.
Initial reports reveals that around 1 million people have been affected by worst floods in the country and death of more 871 people have been confirmed by NDMA. It is feared that the number of death will soar further once the communication links are re-established. The government authorities, armed forces and humanitarian organizations, particularly NGOs, have started a major rescue effort to reach out to affected communities to provide them humanitarian assistance during their distress movements.
In order to facilitate coordinated humanitarian response in the affected areas and enable humanitarian organizations to have substantial planning for their humanitarian activities, SPO, with the support of its partner organizations, initiated rapid assessments in the affected areas and share it with relevant stakeholders in the form of daily update. Date-wise situational update and rapid assessments of damages caused by torrential rains and flood are available on SPO website and can be accessed on URL http://www.spopk.org.
Daily update for 2nd August 2010, providing details of SPO’s response to the emergency situation and relief activities being carried out for mitigation of the miseries of affected communities across the country, is provided below:
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province:
SPO with the support of its partner organizations is carrying out rapid assessment in the affected area and it will take some to compile a comprehensive assessment report. Meanwhile partial rapid assessments are being received from SPO Peshawar and D.I. Khan Offices and are shared below:
D.I. Khan:
It has been reported that 25 villages in three Tehsil i.e. Pahar Pur, 2, 3 have been affected and most of these affected villages have been completely washed away. Details of the affected villages are provided below:
|
S.No |
Name of Affected Village |
Tehsil |
Total House Holds |
Damaged Houses (Fully) |
Damaged Houses (Partially) |
|
1 |
Fazal Abbas |
Parhar Pur |
30 |
30 |
0 |
|
2 |
Ada Dahotar |
Parhar Pur |
70 |
70 |
0 |
|
3 |
Sardaray Wala |
Parhar Pur |
100 |
100 |
0 |
|
4 |
Mubarakh Shah |
Parhar Pur |
75 |
75 |
0 |
|
5 |
Kiri Niazi |
Parhar Pur |
80 |
80 |
0 |
|
6 |
Thatha Balochan |
Parhar Pur |
300 |
300 |
0 |
|
7 |
Ghulam Wala |
Parhar Pur |
100 |
50 |
50 |
|
8 |
Wanda Solra |
Parhar Pur |
200 |
200 |
0 |
|
9 |
Thattal Dakhili |
Parhar Pur |
10 |
10 |
0 |
|
10 |
Ada Khar |
Parhar Pur |
7 |
7 |
0 |
|
11 |
Kech |
D.I. Khan |
1000 |
900 |
100 |
|
12 |
Fazal Abbas |
D.I. Khan |
1500 |
1300 |
200 |
|
13 |
Garah Hayat |
D.I. Khan |
700 |
700 |
0 |
|
14 |
Shorekot |
D.I. Khan |
3000 |
1200 |
1800 |
|
15 |
Haffan |
D.I. Khan |
370 |
370 |
0 |
|
16 |
Pusha |
D.I. Khan |
225 |
65 |
200 |
|
17 |
Teekan |
D.I. Khan |
300 |
100 |
0 |
|
18 |
Moza Shaikh Raju |
D.I. Khan |
200 |
200 |
0 |
|
19 |
Moza Shaikh Mali |
Proa |
200 |
200 |
0 |
|
20 |
Moza Malana |
Proa |
50 |
50 |
0 |
|
21 |
Kot Padda |
Proa |
210 |
130 |
80 |
The affected communities have taken shelter on roadsides and nearby areas of the destroyed villages. Pakistan Army has provided 1500 tents and catering meals to the large portion of affectees. Similarly, various people are providing meal to the affected communities on self help basis. Various religious and political parties are also involved in provision of food and other edibles.
Weather in the area is cloudy and high flow of water is about to pass through Chashma Barrage. Authorities have made all necessary arrangements to safeguard D.I.Khan city by diverting water flow towards various parts of Bhakar.
SPO D.I.Khan has called a meeting of humanitarian actors, including political groups, for better coordination of humanitarian aid and avoiding skewed distribution of relief goods.
Punjab Province:
District Khushab
During SPO Teams visit to Khushab, it was observed that that large number people were standing on the bridge called, “Dip’ along with their luggage and animals and water flow under the bridge was increasing rapidly. The stranded people reported that Jehlum Indus’ water entered their areas and they were compelled to flee towards safer areas. They informed that water was moving further towards other parts of Khushab districts.
DCO Khushab, Mr. Rang Ali Shah, informed that overall 350 villages including Dahiwal, Tanukar, Dahat, Koral, Thatha, Ujart, Kag, Sandral, Nari, Jheel, Goliwali, Warcha, Bandial, Qaidabad, Mitha Tiwana, Utra, Hudali, Grud, Karudi, Jorta Kalan, Thathi Kalak Bain, Jhati Lagari,and some other areas from city Khushab are Muhallh Qasim Pura, Mundan wala, Rounq pura, and Abdullah shah sherazi, were affected. The affected villages comprised of 9000 people and are spread over 8 union councils. He further informed that around 1500 households have been badly damaged. Similarly, more than 150 animals perished and agriculture crop spread over 160 acres destroyed. The destroyed crop mainly included Rice and cotton. The affected communities are in dire need of cooked and uncooked food, medicines and other essential items urgently.
District Sargodha:
It has been reported by SPO partner organizations that a portion of Sargodha district was also affected. The affected area includes village: Jhvarian, Kache Dhare, Chack Moosa, Kot Pai Khan, Kot Pehlwan, Chachrt, Bhakhar Bar, Kundan, Chandana, Dhool Kadi, and Hinduan. As per there reports around 300 families have been affected and are in dire need of cooked and uncooked food, medicines and other essential items urgently.
District Rajanpur:
The initial assessment in Rajanpur reveals following damages.
|
No. of Mouses Affected |
251 |
|
No. of Affected Peoples |
22000+25000=47000 |
|
No. of Families Affected |
4000 |
|
No. of Houses Affected |
2366 |
|
Totally / Partially damaged HH |
825 / 1541 |
|
Deaths reported |
2+2=4 |
|
Injuries |
29 |
|
Livestocks reported died |
90 |
|
Acreage of cultivable land affected |
162,000 acres |
|
Acreage Crops damaged |
90000 acres |
|
No. of Unions Council Affected |
27 ( 02 UCs of tehsil RajanPur, 18 UCs of tehsil Jampur and 07 Ucs of Rojan) |
The identified immediate needs includes: Food items, Cloths, Tents, Hygiene kits, Clean drinking water and Bedding.
District Layyah:
The initial assessment in district Layyah reveals following damages.
|
Affected Villages |
120 |
|
Deaths |
01 |
|
Injuries |
112 |
|
Livestock Perished |
2366 |
|
Totally / Partially damaged HH |
1370 / 150 = 1520 |
|
Agricultures |
22 x 16 Kilometers area totally |
|
Infrastructures Damaged |
120 Km roads 06 High Schools 100 Promary Schools 02 NHUs |
|
Families displaced |
36000 |
The identified immediate needs includes: Food items, Cloths, Tents, Hygiene kits, Clean drinking water and Bedding.
District Muzaffar Garh:
The initial assessment in district Layyah reveals following damages.
|
Affected Villages |
60 |
|
Deaths |
00 |
|
Injuries |
45 |
|
Livestock Perished |
50 |
|
Totally / Partially damaged HH |
300 / 60 = 360 |
|
Agricultures |
30,000 acers |
|
Infrastructures Damaged |
18 Km roads 00 High Schools 06 Promary Schools 01 Dispensary |
|
Families displaced |
3000 |
The identified immediate needs includes: Food items, Cloths, Tents, Hygiene kits, Clean drinking water and Bedding.
Focal Persons for SPO Humanitarian Response:
SPO Regional teams are working with relevant stakeholders at regional level for relief and mitigation of miseries of the affected communities and coordinating relief operation in the areas. For further details or any other relevant information, you may contact SPO staff at following locations:
Islamabad:
|
Mr. Malick Shahbaz Ahmed |
0300-5556324, 051-2298892, 8316890 |
|
Syed Shahan Abbas |
0321-9696177, 051-2298892, 8316890 |
|
Mr. Azhar Ghumro |
0300-9712236, 051-2298892, 8316890 |
|
Mr. Noor Baloch |
0321-2290286, 051-2298892, 8316890 |
Azad Jammu & Kashmir:
|
Mr. Qamar Zaman (Muzaffarabad) |
0300-5179530, 05822-434432, 05822-434432 |
|
Mr. Attique-ur-Rehman (Neelum) |
05821-456574 |
|
Mr. Tabraiz Shamsi (Bagh) |
0331-8210911, 05823-445290 |
|
Mr. Tabassam Shahzad (Bagh) |
0345-2603015, 05823-445290 |
Quetta:
| Mr. Mukhtiar Chalgari |
0345-8300130 |
| Ms. Fouzia Khajjaz | 0333-7931296 |
|
Mr. Farooq Magsi |
0301-3719957 |
Multan:
| Mr. Jam Jamshaid |
0300-6360162 |
| Mr. Shams Nazir | 0300-6105885 |
D.I.Khan:
| Mr. Shaffiullah |
0966-713231, 0966-712231 |
| Mr. Asghar Ali | 0966-713231, 0966-712231 |
Peshawar:
| Mr. Arshad Haroon |
091-5810021 |
| Mr.Ijaz Durrani | 0332-9293101 |
|
Mr.Jalal |
03465317559 |