Situation Update for Cyclone Phet – June 10, 2010 at 7:00pm
Strengthening Participatory Organization The Balochistan government declared district Gwadar a calamity-hit area since thousands houses partially or entirely damaged. Many areas of District Gwadar are still swamped with hose which reflects the strength of cyclone. The latest updates and news channels visuals have highlighted the harsh effects of cyclone on District Gwadar. Its most of Tehsils and villages are flooded with chances of epidemic and communicable diseases
SPO’s Humanitarian Team
SPO teams are collecting data from field and frequently sharing with National Center team. The access road to District Gwadar is still in terrible conditions. Paradoxically, people are not receiving required assistances which is scaling up their frustration and making them annoyed. SPO supported in formation of a disaster forum namely “Gwadar Disaster Response Forum (GDRF)” It has provided opportunity to humanitarian actors to discuss in detail for response and early recovery process. SPO established KDRF in Ketch in 2007 to response needs of affectees.
SPO with other humanitarian actors conducted coordination meeting last night to chalk out holistic approach with minimizing the chances of duplication of activities from different agencies in same area. Data of affected Union Council and village wise is incorporated in Balochistan portion.
Post cyclone situation in Balochistan: The stagnant water is triggering the chances of epidemic diseases beside it dismantle roads further adding problems in relief services. Food prices are scaled up and people with limited amount especially daily wagers are in difficult situations. It will set off food security crisis which can lead to conflict situation. It is imperative to note that affected people have feelings as intentionally ignored by government for required support. Gaps are existed on many fronts especially in health, food and absence of dewatering facilities. Approximately, 488 cases of diarrhea, malaria and skin diseases are reported in the two camps of Save the Children, NCHD and PPHI in Gwadar city . The water is still standing in most of UCs which is aired on different news Channels.
The details of District Gwadar affecters UC and village wise are following,
