uation Overview Flash flood and landslides triggered by heavy rainfall from 16 June 2013 heavily affected the Far Western Region (FWR). Darchula is –the worst affected district. Darchula: heavy rainfall followed by massive flash flood in Mahakali River from 16 June swept away more than 50 houses and 13 government buildings (some of them are District Hospital, District Public Health Office, Nepal Electricity Authority, District Soil Conservation Office, District Forest Office and District Technical Office) in Khalanga (District’s headquarters). More than 2500 people from 300 families have been displaced to nearby schools and their relatives’ houses. The admitted Patients were shifted from the Hospital to nearby private houses when the Hospital was noticed at risk; some buildings of the hospital have been swept away. The District Police Office (DPO), which is also located at the river bank, is partially affected by the flood; as a result the police personnel have been shifted to Darchula Multiple Campus building on 17 June. The water level, which was measured at 440,716 on 17 June, has gone down a little since there was no rain in the morning. However, the river continues cutting the river bank. The rainfall has resumed again in the district. The two suspension bridges that link Darchula to India were taken away by the river and the road network to Darchula has reportedly been blocked by the landslides at various places. Some shops, warehouses with goods belonging to business personals and agriculture product collection centre were also taken away by the flood in the district headquarter. There is no electricity and internet service while the telephone service is on and off in the DHQ. This situation report is based on information received from UN Agencies, humanitarian partners and government sources from the affected districts. Key highlights A total of seven people killed (five in Baitadi and two in Achham); three missing (two in Kanchanpur and one in Darchula). A massive flash flood in Mahakali River swept away more than 50 houses and huts including 13 government offices and four temples. Around 2500 people of 300 families were displaced in Darchula district.Kanchanpur: A total of 23 labourers stranded as a swollenMahakali River inundated the areas along its banks in Pipariya. A joint rescue team from Nepal Police, Armed Police Force, Nepal Army and locals rescued all of them on 17 June. The floods in Kanchanpur affected 950 people (115 households).1 The worst-affected areas are Dodhara-Chandani VDC and Bramhadev area of Mahendranagar Municipality where around 150 displaced people are staying in schools. Two women were reportedly missing while returning after collecting firewood from Jungle in Kanchanpur. Kailali: The estimated affected population by floods is 750 (75 households). The most affected VDCs are Dhansingpur, Narayanpur, Bhajani, Lalbojhi, Thapapur and Tikapur municipality. Baitadi: Five members of a same family died when landslide destroyed their house in Siddheshwor VDC of Baitadi district. Nepal Police have recovered four dead bodies from the house and one is still missing. In addition, the disaster claims lives of 10 goats, 2 cows and 1 buffalo. There is no electricity/ power supply since last three days. Achham: Most affected VDCs of Achham are: Kuntibandali ward # 3, Laungra ward # 7 and Mangalsen ward # 6. Two persons were reported dead and one family was displaced from Kuntibandali VDC. Dadeldhura: Around 52 households are displaced in inner Tarai region (Jogbuda, Shrish and Alital). Most affected villages are Sarkuna, Tatapani, Parigaun and SirshaNeed Assessment and Response Most districts have convened DDRC meetings and discussed about the situation, assessment and response. The ongoing assessment and response in Darchula is as follows; DDRC: The Chief District Officer (CDO) hosted a meeting of District Disaster Relief Committee (DDRC) in District Administration Office (DAO) at 1500 hours on 17 June. As majority of the members were unable to attend the meeting due to commutation difficulties to the venue, the DDRC meeting was again held at 0900 hours on 18 June. Rapid Assessment Team: The DDRC formed and deployed three Rapid Assessment Teams (RATs) which have been assigned to identify number of affected/displaced people and types and amount of relief materials required. Rescue and protection: The security forces, Nepal Redcross Society (NRCS) team and locals have carried on rescue operation, supporting affected people to move towards safe places, mostly in nearby schools. Relief (food and non-food items): The NRCS is going to distribute blankets and food. District Development Committee (DDC) is also going to distribute food. However, there are more chances of food scarcity because road network to Darchula from both Nepali and Indian markets have been disconnected and the some amount of stored food has been swept away by flood. The NFI and emergency fund are not adequate. Psychological problem: The flood victims have been under stressful situation as they have been the witness of their destruction by the flood and they are undergoing hard situation of being displaced. Coordination at function: The DDRCs are coordinating with government and non-governmental agencies for the assessment and response. UNFCO Dadeldhura is coordinating with both regional and district level stakeholders. Upcoming events: Coordination meeting among DDRC, humanitarian agencies and political parties: 16:00 hours in DAO Darchula, DDRC meeting: 15:00 hours in DAO Dadeldhura, Coordination meeting among UN and Humanitarian agencies: 18 June, 16:30 hours
Posted on: Fri, 26 Jul 2013 05:10:06 +0000
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