0. MAJOR CHANGES SINCE PREVIOUS VERSION OF THE HIP
Third modification
EUR 400 000 were earmarked to contribute to the funding of two UNICEF cargo planes delivering each 40 metric tons of life-saving supplies to the regions in Nepal affected by the earthquake. In the end, the total cost for this specific contribution amounted to EUR 287 130. The consequent left over, equivalent to an amount of EUR 112 870, has to be shifted from the Transport/logistics specific objective to the Natural disasters specific objective.
Second modification
Following the earthquake of 25 April 2015, casualties and assets losses continue to rise.
As of the 30 April 2015, 5 500 people are reported dead and over 11 000 people injured.
It is estimated that 2.8 million people are displaced and more than 3.5 million people are in need of food assistance. In addition to Kathmandu Valley, the most affected districts are Sindulpalchowk, Dhading, Gorkha, Lamjung, Kavre, Nuwakot, Rasuwa, Dolakha and Ramechhap. More than 70 000 houses have been destroyed and another 530 000 partially damaged. On 29 April, the UN launched a consolidated Flash Appeal for USD 415 million of three-months duration, identifying shelter, water and sanitation, logistics, health and food as the main priority needs. In view of the scale of the needs, a further allocation of EUR 3 000 000 is required to cover the most urgent and immediate needs in Nepal.
First modification
On 25 April 2015, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck Nepal and in the following days several aftershocks up to 7.1 magnitude were recorded. The Central Regions of Nepal, including Kathmandu Valley districts have been badly affected, including mountain and hilly areas, where rural populations are dispersed, as well as some very densely populated districts and Nepal’s two largest cities – greater Kathmandu and Pokhara. Thousands of people have been killed and tens of thousands injured. There is massive destruction of infrastructure, property and livelihoods. An allocation of EUR 3 000 000 is required to cover the most urgent and immediate needs.
Moreover, the strategic DP/DRR/Resilience priorities for South Asia have been covered with a slightly reduced allocation. The total allocation for DP/DRR/Resilience operations has therefore been reduced from the foreseen EUR 10 000 000 down to EUR 9 650 000.