Update on flood and landslide related emergencies in Afghanistan Apr/May 2014 Dr. Vicky

Summary of estimated damages and losses

khuja dokoh CHC, Jawzjan

Water sample testing in flood affected village in Jawzjan

Flood affected village in Faryab

Damaged houses in Saripul

Landslide in Badakshan

Flood affected village in Pul-e-Khumri

Constrains in the field In adequate preparation regards to rescue efforts No efforts to establish population figures Improper arrangements for assessment and relief activities Lack of coordination regards to relief and recovery No regular updates from the agencies

Way forward Comprehensive preparedness at district level including trainings for rescue, first aid and Ambulance services. Technical and logistic support for rescue at district level Prepositioning of supplies at provincial and district levels Emergency preparedness of health facilities at district and provincial level Established population figures at district level by villages based on an accepted source Village level mechanism to report the emergencies and losses Effective district and provincial coordination mechanism All agencies should participate in the coordination meetings and report their activities for better response and avoid duplications