PAKISTANPAKISTANCYCLONE AND FLOODSCYCLONE AND FLOODS

UPDATEUPDATE

Presentation by Ambassador Masood Khan,Presentation by Ambassador Masood Khan, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Geneva Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Geneva

AtAtInformation Meeting Organize by OCHA on the Flood Situation in PakistanInformation Meeting Organize by OCHA on the Flood Situation in Pakistan

Palais des Nations, Geneva, 10 August 2007Palais des Nations, Geneva, 10 August 2007

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CYCLONES AND FLOODS HIT CYCLONES AND FLOODS HIT BALOCHISTAN AND SINDHBALOCHISTAN AND SINDH

CHAGAI

KHARAN

PANJGUR

TURBAT

AWARAN

KHUZDAR

KALAT

MASTUNG

BOLAN

LASBELA

D- BUGTI

KOHLU

LORALAI

ZHOBMUSA KHAIL

Q.SAIF ULLAH

SIBI

Q. ABDULLAH

PISHIN

QUETTA

ZIARAT

JAFARABAD

MASHKAIL

MAND

RAKHNI

GWADAR

TAFTANNOKUNDI

DALBANDIN

WASHAK

MASHKAYBULEDA

ORMARAPASNI

QAMAR UD DIN KAREZ

ARABIAN SEA

PISHUKAN

KAPPAR

KALMAT

JHAL MAGSI

NASIRABAD

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KHI

THATTA

UMER KOT

THAR

JAMSHORO

BADIN

TANDOALLAHYAR

SANGHAR

MIR PUR KHAS

H ABAD

DADU NAUSHEHRO KHAIRPUR

NAWABSHAH

LARKANAKAMBERSUKKUR

THATTA

GHOTKI

KASHMOREJACOBABAD

SHIKARPUR

MITIARI

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

FACTS

Effect Balochistan Sindh Total

Villages Affected 5,000 1,449 6,449

Houses destroyed 55,000 33,344 88,344

Population affected 2 m 500,000 2.5 m

No of Deaths 203 127 330

Persons missing 195 29 224

Shelter less population 150,000 221,092 371,092

Relief Camps 7 108 115

Population in Relief Camps 4,083 27,202 31,579

Glimpses of DevastationGlimpses of Devastation

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Recovery has Started

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.

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FLOOD SITUATION UPDATEFLOOD SITUATION UPDATE

EASTERNWESTERN

INDUS

JHELUM

CHENAB

INDUS BASIN SYSTEM

RAVI BEAS SUTLEJ

Overall situation under control. Overall situation under control. Threat remains.Threat remains.

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Satellite Image August 10 2007, 0615 GMT Satellite Image August 10 2007, 0615 GMT

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National Disaster Management AuthorityNational Disaster Management Authority

Focal point Focal point Established 2006Established 2006 NDMA, supported by Armed Forces, “…NDMA, supported by Armed Forces, “…

responded swiftly to the crisis by mobilizing responded swiftly to the crisis by mobilizing logistical resources and kick starting the relief logistical resources and kick starting the relief effort”effort” - the UN - the UN

Hands on, rapid, uninterrupted responseHands on, rapid, uninterrupted response GOP has not made an appeal for international GOP has not made an appeal for international

assistanceassistance. . It is welcome. It is welcome. 99

GOP RESPONSEGOP RESPONSE Relief Effort ContinuesRelief Effort Continues Focus on relief supplies: Focus on relief supplies:

Sindh: Dadu, Kamber, ShahdadkotSindh: Dadu, Kamber, Shahdadkot Balochistan: Jhal Magsi, Kharan, Balochistan: Jhal Magsi, Kharan,

TurbatTurbat Priorities in relief goodsPriorities in relief goods

ShelterShelter FoodFood Potable waterPotable water MedicinesMedicines

Relief providedRelief provided

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Province Tents (Nos)

Blankets(Nos)

Rations(Ton)

NWFP (Dir) 100 300 50

Sindh 10,864 27,000 2155

Balochistan 66,405 33,300 3295

Total *77,369 60,600 5500

*including 8044 by RC and 6167 by the UN*including 8044 by RC and 6167 by the UN

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

TAFTANNOKUNDI

DALBANDIN

WASHAK

MASHKAYBULEDA

ORMARAPASNI

JIWANI

QAMAR UD DIN KAREZ

ARABIAN SEA

IRAN

AFGHANISTAN

SIND

PUNJAB

U/MOHD

D.M.JAMALI

(2 MW)

(2 MW)

(35 MW)PISHUKAN

KAPPAR

KALMAT

DUREJI

LEGENDFully RestoredMostly RestoredMajor Towns RestoredMostly w/o Supply

POWER SUPPLY POSITION - BALOCHISTAN

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ELECTRICITYArea Villages

AffectedRestored

Without Power Expected Date of

Restoration

Sindh

Kambar Shahdad Kot 161 97 64 14 Aug 2007

Thatta 70 67 *03 *2 During Sep 07 and 1 on 7 Aug 07

Badin 73 57 16

Balochistan

Jhal Magsi Rural Areas 75% work for restoration of electricity is completed

Rural Area of Gandhawa 85% restored

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.

Foreign Assistance

Pledges

Ser Donor Country/ Organizations Pledged US$

a. Australia US$ 2.2 Million

b. Canada US$ 1.9 Million

c. China US$ 330,000

d. France US$ 240,000

e. Germany US$ 340,000

f. Iran (Red Crescent) US$ 325,914

g. Japan/ JICA US$ 352,100

h. Netherlands US$ 712,400

j. Norway US$ 2.5 Million

k. New Zealand US$ 400,000

l. Korea US$ 200,000

m. Spain US$ 40,056

n. UAE US$ 3.56 Million

o. UK (DFID) US$ 4.4 Million

p. USA US$ 390,000

q. IDB US$ 200,000

r. OFID US$ 300,000

s. Ireland US$ 598,366

t. Sweden US$ 581,164

u. Embassy of Pak Bahrain US$ 2,660

v. Embassy of Pak Brunei US$ 470

w. Embassy of Pak Uzbekistan US$ 270

x. CERF US$ 4.4

y. IFRC US$ 206,000

z. Consulate Gen of Pak, Bahrain US$ 9649

TOTAL US$ 20.56 Million

United Nations

Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon:

Expressed his deep sadness at the Expressed his deep sadness at the hundreds of lives lost and millions hundreds of lives lost and millions affected by recent floods in South Asia.affected by recent floods in South Asia.

Concerned by the economic Concerned by the economic devastation faced by survivorsdevastation faced by survivors

Extended condolences to familiesExtended condolences to families Commended prompt and effective Commended prompt and effective

response by Pakistan, India, response by Pakistan, India, Bangladesh and Nepal. Bangladesh and Nepal.

United NationsUnited Nations Well thought out, well constructed Well thought out, well constructed

flash appeal launched on July 18, flash appeal launched on July 18, 2007 by Under-Secretary General 2007 by Under-Secretary General HolmesHolmes

"Of the 38 million dollars, the "Of the 38 million dollars, the biggest single slice is for early biggest single slice is for early recovery, trying to restore people's recovery, trying to restore people's livelihoods. Some 9 million dollars livelihoods. Some 9 million dollars for those early recovery activities.“-for those early recovery activities.“-USC HolmesUSC Holmes

Active clusters: shelter, health, Active clusters: shelter, health, water and sanitation, protection, water and sanitation, protection, food security, nutrition, information food security, nutrition, information management. management.

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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

What To Do

Go through the NDMA – the focal point. Reduce clusters because of cash crunch. Help us in early recovery.

THANKSTHANKS

OCHAOCHA IFRCIFRC WFPWFP WHOWHO UNICEFUNICEF IOMIOM UNDPUNDP UNHCRUNHCR NGOsNGOs

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