Highlights
The Post-Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA) began on 20 May. The PNDA, led by the Government of Nepal in partnership with the humanitarian community, aims to assess the impact of the earthquake and define a post-earthquake recovery strategy.
The Flash Appeal will be revised once again to reflect the damage caused by the second earthquake on 12 May. The launch is planned for 29 May.
IOM’s Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) has covered 143 Village Displacement Committees in 14 districts.
Situation Overview
As of 21 May, a total of 494,717 houses were reported destroyed and 267,373 houses damaged, according to the Ministry of Home Affairs. The confirmed death toll has increased to 8,631 people. This includes 154 people killed in the 12 May earthquake.
The demolition of damaged buildings and the management of debris is a significant challenge particularly in the districts of Sindhupalchowk and Dolakha.
Authorities and humanitarian partners report that 60 to 70 per cent of people with damaged houses in Chautara are already building make-shift shelters in which they might need to live in for a protracted period of time.
The Post-Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA) started on 20 May with two days of training, followed by the necessary ground work. The key objective of the PDNA is for the Government of Nepal to assess the impact of 25 April earthquake and to define a recovery strategy, including restoration of housing and infrastructure and associated funding costs. The PDNA also aims to ensure resilient recovery based on the outcome of the third UN Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction, especially the concept of “Build Back Better.” IOM is participating in the PDNA as a core team member.