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Nepal: Nepal, India floods leave more than 90 dead

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Source: Agence France-Presse
Country: India, Nepal

Kathmandu, Nepal | AFP | Thursday 7/28/2016 - 12:21 GMT

Floods and landslides in Nepal and India have killed more than 90 people in recent days, with at least two million residents forced to flee their homes, officials said Thursday.

Nepal has been worst hit, with homes and bridges destroyed after days of torrential monsoon rains, although water levels were now slowing receding.

"Since Monday, 73 people have been killed in the floods and landslides," home ministry deputy spokesman Jhanka Nath Dhakal told AFP, increasing the death toll from Tuesday after the discovery of 15 more bodies.

"Our teams are working continuously in affected areas to search and rescue. We are also providing relief to the victims."

Images released by the army, which is involved in the operations, showed villagers waiting on rooftops to be evacuated in motorboats.

The worst-hit district was Pyuthan, 250 kilometres (150 miles) west of Kathmandu, where dozens of houses have been swept away.

Scores of people die every year from flooding and landslides during the monsoon rains in Nepal and neighbouring India.

The situation is particularly desperate this year because millions of Nepalis are still living in tents or makeshift huts after a devastating earthquake that killed nearly 9,000 people in 2015.

Floods have also hit India's remote, northeastern state of Assam where 19 people have lost their lives mainly after rivers burst their banks in the last week, officials there said.

"An estimated two million people have been rendered homeless after the floods hit 3,000 villages in 21 districts," Assam chief minister Sarbananda Sonowal told journalists during a tour of hard-hit areas on Thursday.

Thousands of those were sheltering in makeshift camps set up along highways and on higher ground, officials said.

"We are providing food, medicines and other relief materials to the flood affected victims," Sonowal said.

Concerns were mounting for the safety of rare one-horned rhinos and other animals trying to flee Assam's famed Kaziranga National Park, which was also flooded.

"At least a dozen animals have drowned or been killed after being hit by cars while crossing the national highway to move towards the adjoining Karbi Anglong Hills," Assam forest minister Pramila Rani Brahma told AFP.

"The park is completely submerged and all the animals are migrating in large herds to the hills," the minister said.

Kaziranga is home to two thirds of the world's one-horned rhino population.

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India: Millions in South Asia hit by floods and landslides after severe monsoon rains

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Source: International Federation of Red Cross And Red Crescent Societies
Country: Bangladesh, India, Nepal

Heavy monsoon rains have triggered widespread floods across India, Bangladesh and Nepal.

Dozens of people have reportedly lost their lives and thousands have been forced from their homes.

Floods and landslides have also inflicted significant damage to homes and infrastructure across all three countries.

Here’s a summary of the situation and how the Red Cross is responding.

India

Following extensive drought earlier this year, India is now facing above average monsoon rainfall across three quarters of the country.

The worst affected states include Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and the northeastern state of Assam, where floods have affected nearly 1.7 million people.

Media reports indicate that 15 people have lost their lives.

The people of Assam are no strangers to heavy rainfall and floods. Forty per cent of the state is prone to flooding.

But the intensity of these floods is greater than normal due to excessive rains and floodwaters from adjoining states.

Authorities have established 472 relief camps, which are providing shelter for nearly 113,000 people.

Indian Red Cross volunteers are supporting authorities with the search and rescue operation. They are also providing first aid.

The Red Cross has so far supplied over 1,400 family packs, as well as 1,000 blankets to help people affected by the floods.

The packs include: clothing, a towel, bedding, a kitchen set, a tarpaulin and a mosquito net.

The Red Cross is also sending water purification units to the worst affected areas to supply clean water to affected communities.

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is set to launch an emergency operation to support the Indian Red Cross in helping 25,000 people in Assam.

Nepal

The early monsoon rains have triggered floods and landslides across 25 districts in Nepal.

According to media reports, at least 68 people have lost their lives.

The Nepal Red Cross says 5,600 people have been forced to flee their homes.

Nearly 8,000 families (roughly 40,000 people) have been affected and more than 400 homes destroyed.

Some 745 Red Cross volunteers are helping local authorities with the search and rescue effort.

Volunteers are also distributing relief items – tarpaulins, blankets, family tents, hygiene kits, food – and are assessing the damage.

Some areas of the country are proving difficult to access due to high water levels and landslides.

Bangladesh

At least 820,000 people have been affected by the floods in Bangladesh and the situation is deteriorating on a daily basis.

Dangerously high river levels have forced thousands of people from their homes. River levels are forecast to continue rising over the next few days.

Many families are living under the open sky and there are shortages of clean water, food, medicine and fuel.

The Bangladesh Red Crescent is distributing food in seven affected districts: Kurigram, Bogra, Sirajganj, Jamalpur, Nilphamari, Lalmonirhat and Sunamganj.

Eight water treatment kits have been deployed in four districts - Bogra, Sirajganj, Jamalpur and Kurigram - to supply clean water to affected communities.

Volunteers have also distributed cash to 1,000 households in Nilphamari, so families can buy food.

The IFRC is supporting all three national societies in their emergency response work.

Martin Faller, head of operations at the IFRC, said: “These communities are used to dealing with floods and landslides. They are an annual event during monsoon season.

“But this year is different. These floods are far more intense. People were simply not prepared for such excessive rainfall.

“The sheer number of people affected is incredible and could yet rise as the scale of the damage becomes clear.

“As ever, Red Cross and Red Crescent volunteers were among the first to respond and help people.

"We will continue to do all we can to support communities, both in the short and long-term.”

Nepal: Nepal: Flood and Landslide affected districts as of 29 July 2016

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Source: UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Nepal
Country: Nepal

Nepal: IOM Responds as Monsoon Rains Displace Thousands in Nepal

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Source: International Organization for Migration
Country: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan

Posted: 07/29/16
Region-Country: Asia / Nepal

Nepal - Torrential monsoon rains over recent days are affecting large swathes of south Asia, with the mountain nation of Nepal particularly badly hit. Dozens have died in 45 affected districts, and thousands have been made homeless.

Roads, drainage, power and other infrastructure have suffered significant damage and more heavy rain is expected in the coming days.

The floods have also affected Pakistan, Afghanistan, Bangladesh and India.

IOM has been called in to support the government of Nepal’s monsoon response work plan and currently is working closely with Gorkha and Dolakha districts’ local authorities to support the affected population.

The support includes distribution of hygiene kits, blankets, stoves, corrugated galvanized iron sheets and tool kits, as well as site drainage improvement and toilet construction in the temporary settlement sites.

“The current situation is really critical and providing life-saving assistance in a timely and effective manner is our priority. IOM is collaborating closely with the government to support the people in this time of urgent need,” said Suzana Paklar, IOM Nepal’s relief, recovery and reconstruction programme manager.

Another concern following the hostile weather experienced during the monsoon season is the increase of exposure to viral and bacterial diseases. Unfortunately, only 48 percent of the displaced populations living in these sites have access to basic healthcare, leaving them extremely vulnerable to various waterborne diseases.

IOM is actively seeking more funding to provide assistance to this extremely vulnerable caseload of displaced households, many of whom are still suffering from the effects of the 2015 earthquake.

For further information, please contact IOM Nepal. Paklar Suzana, Email: spaklar@iom.int Tel. +9779801009205, or Ariani Hasanah Soejoeti, Email: ahsoejoeti@iom.int Tel. +9779810175020

Nepal: Millions in South Asia hit by floods and landslides after severe monsoon rains

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Source: International Federation of Red Cross And Red Crescent Societies
Country: Bangladesh, India, Nepal

Heavy monsoon rains have triggered widespread floods across India, Bangladesh and Nepal.

Dozens of people have reportedly lost their lives and thousands have been forced from their homes.

Floods and landslides have also inflicted significant damage to homes and infrastructure across all three countries.

Here’s a summary of the situation and how the Red Cross is responding.

India

Following extensive drought earlier this year, India is now facing above average monsoon rainfall across three quarters of the country.

The worst affected states include Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and the northeastern state of Assam, where floods have affected nearly 1.7 million people.

Media reports indicate that 15 people have lost their lives.

The people of Assam are no strangers to heavy rainfall and floods. Forty per cent of the state is prone to flooding.

But the intensity of these floods is greater than normal due to excessive rains and floodwaters from adjoining states.

Authorities have established 472 relief camps, which are providing shelter for nearly 113,000 people.

Indian Red Cross volunteers are supporting authorities with the search and rescue operation. They are also providing first aid.

The Red Cross has so far supplied over 1,400 family packs, as well as 1,000 blankets to help people affected by the floods.

The packs include: clothing, a towel, bedding, a kitchen set, a tarpaulin and a mosquito net.

The Red Cross is also sending water purification units to the worst affected areas to supply clean water to affected communities.

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is set to launch an emergency operation to support the Indian Red Cross in helping 25,000 people in Assam.

Nepal

The early monsoon rains have triggered floods and landslides across 25 districts in Nepal.

According to media reports, at least 68 people have lost their lives.

The Nepal Red Cross says 5,600 people have been forced to flee their homes.

Nearly 8,000 families (roughly 40,000 people) have been affected and more than 400 homes destroyed.

Some 745 Red Cross volunteers are helping local authorities with the search and rescue effort.

Volunteers are also distributing relief items – tarpaulins, blankets, family tents, hygiene kits, food – and are assessing the damage.

Some areas of the country are proving difficult to access due to high water levels and landslides.

Bangladesh

At least 820,000 people have been affected by the floods in Bangladesh and the situation is deteriorating on a daily basis.

Dangerously high river levels have forced thousands of people from their homes. River levels are forecast to continue rising over the next few days.

Many families are living under the open sky and there are shortages of clean water, food, medicine and fuel.

The Bangladesh Red Crescent is distributing food in seven affected districts: Kurigram, Bogra, Sirajganj, Jamalpur, Nilphamari, Lalmonirhat and Sunamganj.

Eight water treatment kits have been deployed in four districts - Bogra, Sirajganj, Jamalpur and Kurigram - to supply clean water to affected communities.

Volunteers have also distributed cash to 1,000 households in Nilphamari, so families can buy food.

The IFRC is supporting all three national societies in their emergency response work.

Martin Faller, head of operations at the IFRC, said: “These communities are used to dealing with floods and landslides. They are an annual event during monsoon season.

“But this year is different. These floods are far more intense. People were simply not prepared for such excessive rainfall.

“The sheer number of people affected is incredible and could yet rise as the scale of the damage becomes clear.

“As ever, Red Cross and Red Crescent volunteers were among the first to respond and help people.

"We will continue to do all we can to support communities, both in the short and long-term.”

Nepal: Over 100 dead in South Asia monsoon flooding

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Source: British Broadcasting Corporation
Country: Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan

More than 100 people have been killed in monsoon floods in South Asia, as torrential rain caused chaos in several countries.

Hundreds of thousands of people have been displaced, with many rescued from rising waters and housed in shelters.

Read the story on the BBC

India: Monsoon-triggered floods kill more than 50 in India

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Source: Agence France-Presse
Country: India, Nepal

Guwahati, India | AFP | Saturday 7/30/2016 - 13:20 GMT |

Floods triggered by days of torrential monsoon rains have claimed more than 50 lives in eastern India this week, the country's home minister and reports said Saturday, with millions of people affected by surging waters.

Rivers have burst their banks, flooding villages in the northeastern tea-growing state of Assam where 26 people have died, Home Minister Rajnath Singh said, after carrying out an aerial survey of the worst-affected districts.

"The flood situation is really grim. Twenty-six people have died over seven days and some 3.6 million people are affected," Singh told reporters in the city of Guwahati.

"No efforts are being spared to help the people. The NDRF (National Disaster Response Force) and army are doing their best. Some 60 boats have been pressed into service to rescue people."

Thousands of people were sheltering in makeshift camps set up along highways and on higher ground in the flood-ravaged state.

Severe floods have also hit the state of Bihar where 26 people have also died and several thousands have been displaced, the Press Trust of India news agency reported Friday.

Scores of people die every year from flooding and landslides during the monsoon rains in India and neighbouring countries of Nepal and Bangladesh.

In Nepal, floods and landslides have killed more than 90 people at a time when millions of Nepalis are still living in makeshift huts after a devastating earthquake that killed nearly 9,000 people in 2015.

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Nepal: Nepal – Flood (ICRC, Media) (ECHO Daily Flash, 31 July 2016)

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Source: European Commission Humanitarian Aid Office
Country: Nepal

  • Continuous monsoon rains have triggered floods and landslides across 25 districts in Nepal. Local media reports 68 casualties so far.

  • According to the Nepal Red Cross 5 600 persons have been forced to flee their homes, nearly 8 000 families (approximately 40 000 persons) have been affected and more than 400 homes destroyed.
    Volunteers started to distribute relief items – tarpaulins, blankets, family tents, hygiene kits, food – and are assessing the damage. Some areas of the country are difficult to access due to high water levels and landslides.


Nepal: Ministry of Home Affairs: National Emergency Operation Center Loss of Lives and Properties from Disaster 2073 (Baisakha 1st to Sauna 12th), 31 July 2016

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Source: Government of Nepal
Country: Nepal

Nepal: Nepal Food Security Bulletin Issue 47

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Source: Government of Nepal, World Food Programme
Country: Nepal

HIGHLIGHTS AND SITUATION SUMMARY

This issue covers the period of mid-November 2015 to mid-March 2016, the second trimester of Nepalese Fiscal Year 2072/73. This bulletin is based on the outcomes of NeKSAP district food security network (DFSN) meetings held in 74 of 75 districts during February-March 2016. The food security situation in this period was affected by seasonality (the winter lean period), climate events (poor monsoon, drought in the mid-and far-western hills and mountains), a significant natural disaster (the 2015 earthquake), and political reasons (trade disruptions with India and unrest in the Terai). In this period:

  • DFSNs classified 134 Village Development Committees (VDCs) in 11 districts, namely Gorkha, Dhading, Dolakha, Ramechhap, Rasuwa, Nuwakot, Bajura, Dolpa, Humla, Mugu and Kalikot, as highly food insecure (Phase 3) and reported that nearly 300,000 people were affected. This situation was attributed to the winter lean period, continued impact of the April-May 2015 earthquakes and the impacts of drought in some of the mid- and far-western hill and mountain districts.
    DFSNs also classified an additional 751 VDCs in 28 districts as moderately food insecure (Phase 2).

  • The food security situation in the earthquake affected districts has generally improved compared to the situation reported in the DFSNs in July and November 2015. None of VDCs in the current period were classified as severely food insecure (Phase 4) and the number of VDCs classified as highly food insecure (Phase 3) also decreased. Improvements were attributed to crop harvests, remittances, humanitarian assistance, resumption of market function and better road access.

  • Three significant events should be noted in this period: first, a decrease in 2015 summer crop production due to poor monsoon rains; second, disruptions to cross-border trade with India affecting the supply of fuel and essential goods and transportation services; and, third, a drought in many mid and far western hill and mountain districts affecting crop growth and the production prospects of 2015/16 winter crops.

  • According to Nepal Rastra Bank, the year-on-year Consumer Price Index (CPI) was 10.2 percent in March 2016. The pulse sub-group had the largest year-on-year increase at 36.1 percent in March 2016.

NOTE: NeKSAP monitored the winter drought in the Karnali and far-western region through DFSN meetings, onsite observations and remote sensing information in collaboration with ICIMOD. The findings are presented on page 7.

Nepal: Nepal: Flood and Landslide affected districts as of 31 July 2016

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Source: UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Nepal
Country: Nepal

China: Asia and the Pacific: Weekly Regional Humanitarian Snapshot (25 July - 1 August 2016)

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Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
Country: Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Philippines

China

Since the end of June, floods - triggered by heavy rains, Typhoon Nepartak and other severe weather – have affected 243 million people across 20 provinces. As of 28 July, 417 flood-related deaths had been recorded, with 162 people still missing. The China National Commission for Disaster Management and the Ministry of Civil Affairs have launched 16 Level IV national responses and deployed 17 teams across the affected areas. No international support has been requested. On 1 August, Tropical Storm Nida developed into a Category 1 typhoon. Forecast models indicate that the storm is likely to hit Hong Kong or the southern coast of Guangdong province. The HKO has issued a strong winds advisory and warned that the storm may trigger storm surges or flooding in low-lying areas.

India

Torrential monsoon rains over the past week have caused severe flooding in the states of Assam,
Bihar and West Bengal. As of 29 July, over 3 million people have been affected across the three states. Assam, with 1.7 million people affected, is the worst hit, with 310 relief camps hosting 147,000 people. While flood waters are beginning to recede, some areas of Sapaul District in Bihar remain at risk of secondary flooding due to rain water coming downstream from Nepal. Local authorities supported by the National Disaster Response Force continue to lead the response operation. No international request for assistance has been made.

Philippines

On 31 July, Tropical Storm Nida made landfall in northern Cagayan province. As of 1 August, nearly 4 million people were affected and 8,300 people displaced, with 460 people sheltering inside 11 evacuation centres. No casualties have been reported. The DSWD provided relief assistance to the displaced families.

Nepal

Since the beginning of the monsoon season around mid-June, nearly 8,600 families across 49 districts have been affected by floods or landslides. As of 28 July, floods and landslides have killed 88 people, displaced about 5,300 families and destroyed 530 houses. As the weather improves, people have started returning to their homes. Local authorities supported by the Nepal Red Cross and local organizations are responding to the immediate needs of affected communities.

Bangladesh

As of 31 July, about 1.5 million people across 18 districts have been affected by floods. Authorities confirmed 14 deaths and nearly 7,400 people are in 69 cyclone shelters. The Government allocated food and cash grants as immediate support.

Mynmar

As of 29 July, 15,000 people were displaced due to monsoon flooding in Sagaing, Mandalay, Magway,
Kachin and Chin. The Relief and Resettlement Department is providing assistance to affected communities but is facing logistical challenges due to limited road access and flooded rivers in some areas.

Bhutan

Since 21 July, monsoon rains and flooding across Bhutan have affected 125 households across 18 districts. Four deaths (including one child) were confirmed by authorities. The floods damaged major road networks isolating villages and disrupting the flow of essential supplies. On 30 July, traffic along the Thimphu-Phuentsholing Highway (the country’s main supply route) was restored.

Nepal: GIEWS Country Brief: Nepal 29-July-2016

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Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Country: Nepal

FOOD SECURITY SNAPSHOT

  • Paddy production forecast to recover in 2016
  • Cereal imports in 2016/17 (July/June) marketing year to reach record level
  • Pockets of severe food insecurity persist

Paddy production forecast to recover in 2016

Planting of the 2016 summer (monsoon) crops, mostly paddy, is ongoing. Rains have been above average over most of the country since mid‑May, benefitting transplanting activities. Excessive precipitation triggered localized flooding and landslides in parts of Central and Western Regions, but the impact on early‑planted crop is expected to be minimal. Assuming normal weather prevails and given reported adequate fertilizer supplies, FAO forecasts the 2016 paddy output to recover to 4.8 million tonnes, up 13 percent from the reduced 2015 level.

The 2016 maize crop is currently in the late development stages. FAO forecasts the 2016 maize output to remain close to last year’s near-average level.

The 2016 wheat crop, harvested by June, is estimated at 1.4 million tonnes, 11 percent below the 2015 already‑reduced level. This is the result of both area and yields reductions, due to poor rains during the growing season, coupled with reduced seed, fertilizer and fuel availability, following the disruptions of cross‑border trade with India from September 2015 to February 2016.

Cereal imports in 2016/17 marketing year (July/June) to reach record level

Cereal imports in the 2016/17 marketing year (July/June) are forecast to reach a record level of 962 000 tonnes. Reflecting lower wheat output in 2016, imports are expected to almost double to 250 000 tonnes. Similarly, rice imports are anticipated to increase slightly to 550 000 tonnes in calendar year 2016, reflecting the reduced 2015 production. Maize imports are expected to remain close to last year’s level of 200 000 tonnes.

Pockets of severe food insecurity persist

According to official reports, as of April 2016, large number of people, mostly concentrated in the districts of Gorkha (Western Region) and Dhading, Rasuwa, Dolakha and Ramechhap (northern parts of Central Region) remain highly food insecure, following the widespread devastation caused by the major earthquake in April 2015 that resulted in at least 9 000 deaths. Authorities indicate a significant deterioration of food security situation in remote areas, including Karnali (Mid-Western Region) and district of Bajura (Far-Western Region) due to combination of cereal production shortfalls for the second consecutive year and reduced income from agricultural activities. Furthermore, recent floods and landslides negatively affected large number of people particularly in the northern parts of Western and Central Regions as well as southern areas of Eastern Region.

Nepal: Nepal: Flood and Landslide update

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Source: Nepal Red Cross Society
Country: Nepal

Due to continue rainfall since last week more than 35 districts of the country have been affected. One hundred eleven people lost their life in flood and landslide. 34 injured and 9 missing. 6606 families are displaced and 10519 families are affected. 1080 household completed destroyed.

Nepal Red Cross Society (NRCS) mobilies 869 volunteers and distributed 787 set of non food items (NFRIs) , 648 Tarpaulin, 89 blankets, 12 family tent and 25 hygiene kit to the affected people.

In Banke, 673 persons (one pregnant woman dropped to hospital) are rescued by Nepal Army, Armed Police, Nepal Police and local NRCS volunteers by helicopter, local boat and using local materials. Local NRCS volunteers were take initial initiation to warning communities and supporting to rescue team. During rescue, level A/B and DDRT volunteers involved in Kachanapur, Holiya and Fattehapur VDCs. Two persons are injured in Bankatawa VDC and treatment is being at hospital. In total 63 households are displaced in the district. Among them 28 families are in community shelter in Gangapur across Rapti and RTEF is distributed yesterday by NRCS Sub-chapter Gangapur. NRCS Banke dispatched 50 tarpaulins, 100 Kg bitten rice and 20 Kg sugar in Holiya site. Altogether 45 volunteers mobilized for this mission. The situation is being normal and people started to return their houses slowly and some of displaced and rescued people are in their relatives.

In Pyuthan, Nepal Army, Nepal Police, Armed Police and NRCS local sub-chapter volunteers involved for rescue the affected people. 17 families are taking sheltered in nearby school/community forestry buildings and relatives. The DDRC Pyuthan has decided this morning that NRCS Pyuthan will take a lead role to organize relief distribution at the affected area in collaboration with district level stakeholders. District Chapter is already started to distribute the NFRI including cash 8,000.00 and food items – cash and kinds support in collective approach (DC level stakeholders and DDRC) at Arkha and Phoply VDC

In Jhapa 6 people dead an three missing due to flood. 849 families are affected. Displaced families are living in their neighbor’s houses. In Bhadrapur Municipality of Jhapa NRCS provided 5 tarpaulins for common shelter. In Kumarkhod VDC 42 families has gone to safe place towards India. In Gherabari for 13 family CDMC has provided food. It is reported that one-person death in Gauradaha VDC. 156 trained volunteers (CADRE, FA, DDRT) were mobilized from sub-chapters – together the 8 volunteers mobilized from District Chapter. Readymade cloth distributed for 100 persons. DC and SC provided food support 294 persons in one times.

Likewise other district chapter of Nepal Red Cross Society have been supporting to the affected families providing NFRIs, Ready to eat food and other support.

India: More Than 6 Million People Affected by Deadly Floods Across India, Nepal and Bangladesh as Save the Children Launches Emergency Response

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Source: Save the Children
Country: Bangladesh, India, Nepal

FAIRFIELD, Conn. (August 1, 2016) — Torrential rainfall across a handful of countries in South Asia has burst river banks, washed entire homes away and left millions in need of humanitarian assistance.

More than 160 people have reportedly been killed, and Save the Children has launched an emergency flood response, including in three of India’s hardest-hit states where nearly 5 million people are currently affected.

Save the Children will immediately begin distributing basic necessities like water, food, tarps, hygiene kits, bed sheets and floor mats to those in greatest need, and initially aims to reach more than 100,000 people in India, including 50,000 children.

"Being prepared enables us to respond quickly and effectively to minimize the effects of any emergency on the lives of children and their families," said Thomas Chandy, head of Save the Children in India.

Save the Children also plans to also mount an emergency response in Bangladesh, where nearly 1.5 million people have been affected by the nation’s worst flooding since 1998.

"The water level of most of the rivers will continue to rise in the next 48 hours, which may cause a deterioration in the flood situation in Bangladesh, according to the Bangladesh Flood Forecasting and Warning Center," said Sharon Hauser, acting Bangladesh Country Director.

"In some places, rivers are flowing at five feet above ‘danger’ levels. Already, more than 400 schools have been closed and there’s an increased risk of diseases like diarrhea and cholera. Save the Children is working with the government to determine how we are best able to support the most vulnerable."

Meanwhile in Nepal, heavy rains have caused severe flooding and landslides in several parts of the country, many of which were impacted by last year’s earthquake. Save the Children is responding in severely affected communities in four districts by providing kitchen and hygiene kits, water and sanitation assistance and health support.

Carolyn Miles, President and CEO of Save the Children said: "Save the Children has a long history of responding to humanitarian crises in the region, including to last year’s earthquake in Nepal. Our thoughts are with the people of India, Bangladesh and Nepal during this difficult time, and we are working swiftly to get people the emergency supplies they need."


Bangladesh: Asia – Severe weather events – ECHO Daily Map | 01/08/2016

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Source: European Commission Humanitarian Aid Office
Country: Bangladesh, China, India, Nepal, Philippines

NEPAL

• Heavy rain has been affecting over the past week several parts of the country causing floods.

• According to OCHA reports, as of 31 July, 120 people have died, 18 have gone missing, 51 have been injured, over 6 280 families have been evacuated and over 2 100 homes have been partially or fully damaged.

OCHA, NRC

INDIA

• Heavy has been affecting several parts of the country over the past month causing floods and landslides.

• As of 31 July, reports mention more than 134 people dead, over 700 000 evacuated and over 23 000 homes partially or fully damaged.

ECHO, ASDMA, IMD, Media, IAG

BANGLADESH

• Severe flooding continues to inundate new areas in the country’s central and southern districts. The situation in the north remains unchanged.

• Over 1.9 million people have so far been affected, over 180 000 houses have been fully/partially damaged and 16 people have been so far killed by flood water. At least 61 000 hectares of crop fields are inundated.

ECHO, FFWC, Media, NDRCC

CHINA, PHILIPPINES – TROPICAL CYCLONE NIDA

• TC NIDA made landfall over north-eastern Cagayan province (Philippines) on 31 July morning (UTC) as a Typhoon. It then continued moving north-west, exiting the Philippine Area of Responsibility. On 1 August at 6.00 UTC its centre was located approx. 340 km south-east of Hong Kong (China) and it had. max. sustained wind speed of 130 km/h (Typhoon).

• Over the next 24 h it is forecast to continue moving north-west over the South China Sea, strengthening. It may reach Hong Kong on 1 August evening (UTC), as a Typhoon. Heavy rain, strong winds and storm surge may affect the south-eastern parts of China, which were previously affected by floods. JRC calculations estimate a storm surge of the order of 2.3 m in Aotou (Guangdong province, China) on 1 August at 20.00 UTC.

• Heavy rain and strong winds previously affected several regions of northern Philippines causing thousands to evacuate, as well as traffic and transport disruptions.

GDACS, JTWC, CMA, PAGASA, NDRRMC, WMO, Local Media

Nepal: Nepal: Disaster Situation Update - up to 31st July

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Source: Nepal Red Cross Society
Country: Nepal

The number of floods and landslides affected families from 21st June to 31st July 2016 has reached 12,519. NRCS national headquarters has dispatched 2291 set family kits and additional 250 Pieces of Tarpaulins and 250 pieces of Blankets to floods and landslides affected districts for immediate response. NRCS district Chapters have mobilized 890 volunteers in order to carry out relief support in affected districts. .

The brief situation update is given in the table below:

Statistical Situation of Flood and Landslide 2016- Update of 31st July.

  • Affected Districts - 35
  • Dead - 111
  • Missing - 8
  • Injured - 34
  • Displaced Families - 6822
  • Affected Families - 12519
  • Houses Destroyed
  • Completely - 1163
  • Partially - 1082
  • NFRIs distribution
  • NFRIs full set - 1340
  • Tarpaulin - 797
  • Blankets - 89
  • Family Tent - 12
  • Hygiene kit - 25
  • Cash, NPR

Volunteers mobilized - 890

The source of information: NRCS District Disaster Focal Person, District Chapter and District Volunteers

Nepal: Sindhupalchok Gender Profile (August, 2016)

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Source: UN Women
Country: Nepal

1. Key Demographic Information

-0.61% Population Growth Rate 287,798 Total Population (66,688 households)

0.92m/f Sex Ratio 2011.

51.9% Female Population (149,447 females)

49.1% Male Population (138,351 males) 24% Of households are female headed (66,688 female headed households) 2,916 Women with disabilities 3,692 Men with disabilities 4,205 Polygamy (3.8% of 10+ males)

40.8% Contraceptive Prevalence Rate 2 5,087 Single Women (Widow)(4.18%)

72.41% Of women were married before the age of 20 (59,711 women)

47.1% Of men were married before the age of 20 (32,513 women)

11.5% Of men are aged above 60 10.8% Of women are aged above 60 36,429 Adolescent girls 34,610 Adolescent boys

  1. Impact of 2015 Earthquakes

On 25 April 2015, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit Nepal, followed by succeeding aftershocks, causing severe devastation, destruction and loss of lives. The earthquakes caused 8,891 deaths, destroyed more than 600,000 houses and damaged another 290,000 houses. Out of Nepal’s 75 districts, 14 districts which were home to 5.4 million Nepalese people were among the most affected. Sindhupalchok district was one of the most severely affected districts in Nepal with total number 3,570 deaths (40 per cent of the total death toll in Nepal; 1,507 males and 2,063 females) and 1,435 cases of injury and 8 are still missing4. The earthquakes have heightened pre-existing vulnerabilities and are expected to significantly stunt the development progress of the district.

Following the 25 April earthquake, the immediate response was primarily focused on search and rescue operations. A total of 2,563 security forces were deployed and 377 injured people were rescued. With active support of the district authorities, about 200 humanitarian organizations were immediately mobilized to provide lifesaving assistance including shelter, food, health, water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) and protection to women, girls, boys and men affected by the disaster. The most vulnerable groups (female headed households/single women, pregnant women, lactating mothers, adolescent girls, senior citizens, and persons with disabilities) were provided with dignity kits and other essential support for their health care, nutrition, psycho-social support, and referrals through women safe houses, women centres, and multi-purpose women’s centres. The damage to infrastructure was quite severe with destruction of 61,170 individual houses, 75 out of 80 health posts and 547 schools. Essential public infrastructure was also severely affected with 41 out of the 43 district headquarter buildings damaged and 25 out of 29 security posts completely destroyed. In the district, a total of 83421 Households were affected, 89884 relief cards were distributed to the people (in preliminary phase). It was estimated that agriculture loss was about 3 billion Nepali Rupees; and 90% food grains lost.

Of the estimated 288,000 people in the district, 99 per cent were affected by the earthquake. During the height of the emergency, about 88 per cent (230,400 people) were displaced which forced hundreds of thousands of people to live in temporary shelter. About 52 per cent of the displaced population was hosted in camps while the rest were staying in scattered sites or in other makeshift shelter. Immediate needs identified were shelter, food, health care, education, information, protection and various non-food items.

In the aftermath of the 2015 earthquakes, more than 50 organizations provided services to the vulnerable groups through protection cluster in close coordination with District Disaster Relief Committee under the leadership of Women and Children office. More than 3000 children and 20,000 women in vulnerable situation received various services- dignity kits, radios, solar lamps, psychosocial counselling, livelihood support etc. in that period 9 Female Friendly Spaces, 1 Multipurpose Women Center (MPWC), 79 Child friendly spaces, 3 counter-trafficking posts, 1 information center were set up to provide such services. 1,700 children were supported with the cash value of Rs. 5000.00 from I/NGOs side and 884 children received Rs. 4,000.00 cash support from District child Welfare Board. Similarly, 7,776 vulnerable women (including pregnant, lactating mothers, single women, older women, women with disabilities) were provided with dignity kits by the UN and other international and local organizations in coordination with the WCO.

Nepal: WFP Nepal | Country Brief: June 2016

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Source: World Food Programme
Country: Bhutan, Nepal

Highlights

  • On 13 June, the Nepal Food Security Monitoring System (NeKSAP), a food security monitoring system, was handed over to the Government of Nepal. The Government will now lead and take ownership of NeKSAP with continuing support from WFP.

  • The Government of Nepal has requested for WFP’s assistance to respond to a drought in the isolated Karnali zone, located in the north-west of the country.

  • Funding constraints for PRRO 200875 mean that WFP, at present, is only able to initiate operations in the most food insecure areas of two districts.

Operational Updates

  • WFP is beginning to formalize the EPR Trust Fund concept note and has shared with partners the latest version. With this feedback, WFP can refine and further enhance preparedness plans.

  • The PRRO supporting refugees has reduced the food basket and halted supplementary activities starting in July 2016, with these changes the food pipeline is covered until the end of 2016. There are no additional contributions expected and a food pipeline is covered until the end of 2016. While making every effort to raise resources needed, WFP is discussing with the Government and UNHCR how to plan for the future in the event that additional funds are not forthcoming.

  • In June, WFP and the European Union handed over NeKSAP, a crucial food security monitoring system, to the Government of Nepal. NeKSAP has been jointly operated by the Ministry of Agricultural Development under the guidance of the National Planning Commission since 2002. In June, a video about the work was showcased at WFP’s Headquarter during the Executive Board meeting.

  • WFP is now preparing for the implementation of PRRO 200875. Extended negotiations have taken place with the National Reconstruction Authority. The sub-offices necessary to support implementation have been established. The selection of co-operating partners is nearing completion and it is expected that community consultations will take place during the monsoon, with construction and training activities beginning postmonsoon, when access to these remote areas is reestablished.
    WFP’s support to these populations will continue under the PRRO into 2018, aiming to serve vulnerable communities with their long-term food security and livelihoods.

  • Due to a drought in the isolated Karnali zone, located in the north-west of Nepal, the Government of Nepal has requested for WFP’s assistance. In response to this request, WFP held an informal donor information meeting and activated an Immediate Response Emergency Operation (IR-EMOP). The implementation of the IREMOP began in June. Although the Government has responded by allocating rice from its existing reserves to distribute to the most food insecure households in the most remote areas of the Karnali, it does not have sufficient resources to continue to provide support during the post-monsoon period (September – December) when food insecurity will be at its most severe.

Bangladesh: Humanitarian Implementation Plan (HIP) South Asia (ECHO/-SA/BUD/2016/91000) Last update: 27/07/2016 Version 3

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Source: European Commission Humanitarian Aid Office
Country: Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, Sri Lanka

AMOUNT: EUR 17 300 000

The present Humanitarian Implementation Plan (HIP) was prepared on the basis of financing decision ECHO/WWD/BUD/2016/01000 (Worldwide Decision) and the related General Guidelines for Operational Priorities on Humanitarian Aid (Operational Priorities). The purpose of the HIP and its annex is to serve as a communication tool for ECHO's partners and to assist in the preparation of their proposals.
The provisions of the Worldwide Decision and the General Conditions of the Agreement with the European Commission shall take precedence over the provisions in this document.

0. MAJOR CHANGES SINCE PREVIOUS VERSION OF THE HIP

Following MSF’s decision refusing funding from EU institutions and Member States, an amount of EUR 700 000 tentatively earmarked for that organisation is moved from the man-made crises specific objective to the natural disasters specific objective. These funds will be added to the response to the humanitarian crisis due to Tropical Cyclone Roanu in Bangladesh, along the lines described in point b) below.

Changes made on 10/06/2016

a) Sri Lanka - Tropical Cyclone Roanu:

Tropical Cyclone Roanu made landfall in Sri Lanka on 17 May 2016, causing loss of life and significant damage to shelter, agriculture and infrastructure. The Government of Sri Lanka estimates that close to 281 000 people living in the cyclone’s path were seriously affected.

ECHO’s and partners’ assessments indicate that multi-sector emergency humanitarian aid is needed for the most vulnerable and most affected families, notably in the operational districts of Gampaha, Colombo and Kegalle, with emphasis on water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), non-food items, food assistance and livelihoods. In order to address emergency needs, EUR 500 000 is added to this HIP.

b) Bangladesh - Tropical Cyclone Roanu

Tropical Cyclone Roanu made landfall in Bangladesh on 21 May 2016. According to the Bangladesh Department of Disaster Management (DDM), 27 people lost their lives and 513 363 people were evacuated prior to the Cyclone making landfall. An estimated 1.3 million people were affected in 18 districts with seven districts severely affected (Bhola, Barguna, Pathukhali, Lakshmipur, Noakhali, Chittagong and Cox Bazar). According to the Joint Needs Assessment phase I completed on 26 May 2016, 23 940 homes were completely destroyed and 216 771 people were displaced in the seven worst affected districts. Of the 1.3 million people affected it is estimated that 33% (432 000 people) are in need of humanitarian assistance.

An allocation of EUR 2 000 000 is added to this HIP to meet urgent needs of vulnerable populations in areas severely affected by Cyclone Roanu, and particularly people living in hard-to-reach locations or who may not otherwise benefit from assistance. ECHO’s and partners’ assessments indicate that multi-sector emergency humanitarian aid is needed with urgent needs for water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), nonfood items, food assistance and shelter.

c) For Bangladesh, due to the high level of humanitarian needs and vulnerabilities among the Rohingya population, an amount of EUR 1 500 000 is moved from the natural disasters specific objective to man made crises specific objective. This is an internal shift of funds and does not have any impact on the availability of funds under point b) above.

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