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1 PAKISTAN CYCLONE AND FLOODS UPDATE Presentation by Ambassador Masood Khan, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Geneva Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, GenevaAt Information Meeting Organize by OCHA on the Flood Situation in Pakistan Palais des Nations, Geneva, 10 August 2007 1

2 CYCLONES AND FLOODS HIT BALOCHISTAN AND SINDH 2 On 23 and 24 June, coastal areas were hit by a strong tropical cyclone Yemyin. Dumped torrential rains over Balochistan and Sindh. Monsooon rains worsened the situation

3 FACTS EffectBalochistanSindhTotal Villages Affected5,0001,4496,449 Houses destroyed55,00033,34488,344 Population affected2 m500,0002.5 m No of Deaths203127330 Persons missing19529224 Shelter less population150,000221,092371,092 Relief Camps7108115 Population in Relief Camps4,08327,20231,579

4 Glimpses of Devastation 4

5 Recovery has Started

6 FORECAST: SUMMER RAINFALL IN PAKISTAN JULY TO SEPTEMBER- 2007 Strong Monsoon weather system persists although it lies mainly over Southern Rajasthan/Indian Gujarat. Balochistan: scattered rainfall with possibility of isolated heavy fall. Sindh: widespread rains / dust storms. Sea conditions will be rough. Fishermen advised not to venture into open sea on August 9. Normal activities may resume on August 10. 6

7 FLOOD SITUATION UPDATE Overall situation under control. Threat remains. 7

8 Satellite Image August 10 2007, 0615 GMT 8

9 National Disaster Management Authority  Focal point  Established 2006  NDMA, supported by Armed Forces, “…responded swiftly to the crisis by mobilizing logistical resources and kick starting the relief effort” - the UN  Hands on, rapid, uninterrupted response  GOP has not made an appeal for international assistance. It is welcome. 9

10 GOP RESPONSE  Relief Effort Continues  Focus on relief supplies: Sindh: Dadu, Kamber, Shahdadkot Sindh: Dadu, Kamber, Shahdadkot Balochistan: Jhal Magsi, Kharan, Turbat Balochistan: Jhal Magsi, Kharan, Turbat  Priorities in relief goods Shelter Shelter Food Food Potable water Potable water Medicines Medicines  Relief provided 10 ProvinceTents (Nos) Blankets (Nos) Rations (Ton) NWFP (Dir)10030050 Sindh10,86427,0002155 Balochistan66,40533,3003295 Total*77,36960,6005500 *including 8044 by RC and 6167 by the UN

11 CHAGAI KHARAN PANJGUR TURBAT AWARAN KHUZDAR KALAT MASTUNG BOLAN LASBELA D- BUGTI KOHLU LORALAI ZHOB MUSA KHAIL Q.SAIF ULLAH SIBI Q. ABDULLAH PISHIN QUETTA ZIARAT SOHBATPUR KESC JALAQ MASHKAIL MAND  RAKHNI  GWADAR   TAFTAN NOKUNDI DALBANDIN WASHAK MASHKAY BULEDA ORMARA PASNI JIWANI  QAMAR UD DIN KAREZ ARABIAN SEA IRAN AFGHANISTAN SIND PUNJAB U/MOHD D.M.JAMALI (2 MW) (35 MW) PISHUKAN KAPPAR  KALMAT DUREJI LEGEND Fully Restored Mostly Restored Major Towns Restored Mostly w/o Supply             POWER SUPPLY POSITION - BALOCHISTAN 11

12 ELECTRICITY AreaVillages Affected Restored Without Power Expected Date of Restoration Sindh Kambar Shahdad Kot161976414 Aug 2007 Thatta7067*03*2 During Sep 07 and 1 on 7 Aug 07 Badin735716 Balochistan Jhal Magsi Rural Areas75% work for restoration of electricity is completed Rural Area of Gandhawa85% restored

13 Distribution of Compensation   Rs.15,000 to each household   Balochistan Households 36,819 Amount released to districts: Rs.550.83 m Households paid: 21,127 Paid by districts: Rs.316.91 m   Sindh Amount released to districts: Rs.150 m Paid: Rs.50.86m   Compensation being expedited.   Utility Stores Corporation instructed to build up stocks in Balochistan and Sindh to meet any unforeseen situation.

14 Foreign Assistance Pledges SerDonor Country/ OrganizationsPledged US$ a.AustraliaUS$ 2.2 Million b.CanadaUS$ 1.9 Million c.ChinaUS$ 330,000 d.FranceUS$ 240,000 e.GermanyUS$ 340,000 f.Iran (Red Crescent)US$ 325,914 g.Japan/ JICAUS$ 352,100 h.NetherlandsUS$ 712,400 j.NorwayUS$ 2.5 Million k.New ZealandUS$ 400,000 l.KoreaUS$ 200,000 m.SpainUS$ 40,056 n.UAEUS$ 3.56 Million o.UK (DFID)US$ 4.4 Million p.USAUS$ 390,000 q.IDBUS$ 200,000 r.OFIDUS$ 300,000 s.IrelandUS$ 598,366 t.SwedenUS$ 581,164 u.Embassy of Pak BahrainUS$ 2,660 v.Embassy of Pak BruneiUS$ 470 w.Embassy of Pak UzbekistanUS$ 270 x.CERFUS$ 4.4 y.IFRCUS$ 206,000 z.Consulate Gen of Pak, BahrainUS$ 9649 TOTAL US$ 20.56 Million

15 United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon:  Expressed his deep sadness at the hundreds of lives lost and millions affected by recent floods in South Asia.  Concerned by the economic devastation faced by survivors  Extended condolences to families  Commended prompt and effective response by Pakistan, India, Bangladesh and Nepal.

16 United Nations  Well thought out, well constructed flash appeal launched on July 18, 2007 by Under-Secretary General Holmes  "Of the 38 million dollars, the biggest single slice is for early recovery, trying to restore people's livelihoods. Some 9 million dollars for those early recovery activities.“-USC Holmes  Active clusters: shelter, health, water and sanitation, protection, food security, nutrition, information management. 16

17 Overview   The situation has been stabilized. Threat is still there.   Situation in Jhal Magsi still cause of concern. Adequate rations available. Road links being restored.   No epidemic   Early recovery has priority   Help needed in restoring livelihoods, fixing basic infrastructure – wells, schools.   World Bank and ADB will give their damage assessment report in August.   Cooperation with UN, International Organizations and NGOs being streamlined   Unearmarked assistance in small amounts creating problems for the UN

18 What To Do   Go through the NDMA – the focal point.   Reduce clusters because of cash crunch.   Help us in early recovery.

19 THANKS  OCHA  IFRC  WFP  WHO  UNICEF  IOM  UNDP  UNHCR  NGOs 19


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