Every year, between June and September, flooding and landslide in the Terai and Hills respectively warrants increased preparedness by the Government and the Humanitarian Country Team (HCT). Beginning in the second week of August 2017, Nepal experienced a period of sustained, heavy rainfall resulting in widespread flooding across 35 of the country’s 75 districts. Several districts recorded the heaviest rainfall in 60 years, and over 80 percent of land in the southern Terai region was inundated by flood waters. An ‘Initial Rapid Assessment’ (IRA) conducted in 28 districts assessed that 1.7 million people have been affected by the flooding. With almost 65,000 houses destroyed, 460,000 people have been displaced and there are an estimated 19,000 persons currently residing in informal displacements sites including in schools. Some 40 communities remain inaccessible.

To optimize the speed and volume of critical assistance in the aftermath of a flood the HCT has developed this document to:

• Reach a common understanding of flood risk and how to monitor potential flooding in the Terai to ensure early action is taken when required;

• Establish a minimum level of flood preparedness across eight core Clusters (Protection, Food Security, Nutrition, Health, Shelter, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), Education and Early Recovery) noting the inter-Cluster significance of the Logistics Cluster also;

• Estabish the parameters for a joint HCT response strategy by eight core Clusters to meet the needs of affected people in the first 30 days of a humanitarian emergency;

Every year, between June and September, flooding and landslide in the Terai and Hills respectively warrants increased preparedness by the Government and the Humanitarian Country Team (HCT). Beginning in the second week of August 2017, Nepal experienced a period of sustained, heavy rainfall resulting in widespread flooding across 35 of the country’s 75 districts. Several districts recorded the heaviest rainfall in 60 years, and over 80 percent of land in the southern Terai region was inundated by flood waters. An ‘Initial Rapid Assessment’ (IRA) conducted in 28 districts assessed that 1.7 million people have been affected by the flooding. With almost 65,000 houses destroyed, 460,000 people have been displaced and there are an estimated 19,000 persons currently residing in informal displacements sites including in schools. Some 40 communities remain inaccessible.

To optimize the speed and volume of critical assistance in the aftermath of a flood the HCT has developed this document to:

• Reach a common understanding of flood risk and how to monitor potential flooding in the Terai to ensure early action is taken when required;
  
• Establish a minimum level of flood preparedness across eight core Clusters (Protection, Food Security, Nutrition, Health, Shelter, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), Education and Early Recovery) noting the inter-Cluster significance of the Logistics Cluster also;
  
• Estabish the parameters for a joint HCT response strategy by eight core Clusters to meet the needs of affected people in the first 30 days of a humanitarian emergency;

Every year, between June and September, flooding and landslide in the Terai and Hills respectively warrants increased preparedness by the Government and the Humanitarian Country Team (HCT). Beginning in the second week of August 2017, Nepal experienced a period of sustained, heavy rainfall resulting in widespread flooding across 35 of the country’s 75 districts. Several districts recorded the heaviest rainfall in 60 years, and over 80 percent of land in the southern Terai region was inundated by flood waters. An ‘Initial Rapid Assessment’ (IRA) conducted in 28 districts assessed that 1.7 million people have been affected by the flooding. With almost 65,000 houses destroyed, 460,000 people have been displaced and there are an estimated 19,000 persons currently residing in informal displacements sites including in schools. Some 40 communities remain inaccessible.

To optimize the speed and volume of critical assistance in the aftermath of a flood the HCT has developed this document to:

Reach a common understanding of flood risk and how to monitor potential flooding in the Terai to ensure early action is taken when required;
Establish a minimum level of flood preparedness across eight core Clusters (Protection, Food Security, Nutrition, Health, Shelter, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), Education and Early Recovery) noting the inter-Cluster significance of the Logistics Cluster also;
Estabish the parameters for a joint HCT response strategy by eight core Clusters to meet the needs of affected people in the first 30 days of a humanitarian emergency;

Total funding: € 656 million

MYANMAR

The ongoing conflict between the Arakan Army and the Myanmar Military has displaced more than 26,000 civilians in Rakhine and Chin states as of 4 April, and a curfew was imposed in an additional five townships in Rakhine State on 2 April. The violence has had a significant impact on civilians including reports of indiscriminate attacks and the use of landmines. Humanitarian partners have estimated that some 95,000 people have been affected by new access restrictions for humanitarian and development organizations imposed on 10 January in rural areas in five townships of Rakhine State.

26,000 civilians displaced

NEPAL

Severe storms struck Bara and Parsa districts last week. 28 people died, nearly 280 people were injured, over 2,400 families were affected and their houses completely or partially destroyed. Humanitarian relief in the form of shelter, NFIs, WASH, health and food were distributed by the Nepalese Red Cross Society, local governments and civil society.

2,400 families affected

AFGHANISTAN

On 22 March, fighting between Islamic State Khorasan and the Taliban erupted and displaced nearly 19,700 people (more than 50% of the population) in Chapa Dara district in Kunar province, Eastern Afghanistan.
IDPs have relocated to nearby safer villages, closer to the district center and Dara e Pech area, or to the provincial capital, Asadabad. An estimated 3,000 children have been prevented from going to school. To date nearly 900 people have received food and NFIs from humanitarian organizations.

19,700 people displaced

INDONESIA

Heavy rains triggered floods in Bandung District, West Java province. These floods displaced some 101 households in Dayeuhkolot sub-district.

Mt. Agung on Bali erupted and the Centre for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation maintained the alert level of the volcano at Level III. Level IV is the most serious alert. No activity is permitted 4 km from the crater. Communities who are living and moving around the rivers flowing from Mt. Agung have been reminded to be vigilant of secondary hazards, such as potential lava flows and ash rain which can occur during the rainy season.

NEPAL

Heavy rainfall on 11-12 July caused flooding and landslides in the south-east of the country, affecting Provinces 1, 2 and 3. As of 13 July, 64 people were reported to have been killed, 31 people are missing, and more than 16,500 households have been temporarily displaced. Search and rescue efforts have been stepped up, with multiple federal agencies, the Nepalese Army, and paramilitary forces mobilized. Local communities and security forces have responded by evacuating people from their homes with most people sheltering with other community members. The Government issued warnings for the Kankai, Koshi, Tamor, Bagmati, Kamala, East Rapti watersheds. Key needs are reported to be for water, tarpaulins and food.

16,500 households displaced

AFGHANISTAN

According to initial reports, more than 10,000 people were displaced, following a military operation launched on 9 July by the Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) against Non-State Armed Group (NSAG) fighters in Emamsahib District, in Kunduz Province.
The majority of displaced people are from the Qurghan Tepa and Aqibai areas and fled to the district center and nearby villages such as Majar and Shirkhan Border. On 10 July, OCHA deployed four assessment teams to the area, to conduct needs assessments. As of 15 July, around 900 people were assessed as in need of urgent humanitarian assistance.

INDONESIA

A 7.2M earthquake caused two deaths and left more than 2,000 people temporarily displaced at 14 sites in South Halmahera District of North Maluku Province. While an assessment is underway, BNPB identified 58 damaged houses and two damaged bridges. The amount of reported damages may increase, although a situation that would require a major emergency response is not expected.
The Head of South Halmahera District has declared an emergency response phase until 21 July 2019, while BNPB and provincial BPBD, together with other government institutions and PMI (Indonesian Red Cross), are mobilizing relief assistance.

PHLIPPINES

On 13 July, a 5.5M earthquake occurred in northeastern Mindanao, with the epicenter located near Carrascal, Surigao del Sur. The earthquake caused damage to buildings, churches, public markets, houses and roads. As of 14 July, more than 800 people are affected in the Caraga region and more than 50 people are injured. According to the government, over 50 houses are damaged in Surigao del Sur. The Department of Social Welfare and Development distributed over 400 food packs to affected families.

MYANMAR

Torrential monsoon rains and rising river levels have caused flooding. In Kachin State, according to the State Government, more than 6,200 people have been evacuated to 39 sites in Myitkyina, Bhamo and Shwegu townships as of 13 July. Rakhine, Chin and Mon states are also being hit by floods. The number of affected people is expected to rise significantly as more reports are received and verified.

Heavy rainfall on 11-12 July caused landslides and flooding in 32 Districts across Nepal. Flooding was most severe in 11 Terai districts of Provinces 1 and 2. A large loss of life and damages to assets, housing, water and sanitation infrastructure, food stocks, crop and livestock all have a significant impact on food security in the region.

An estimated 212,000 people’s food security is significantly affected as a result of the flooding, of which 101,600 people, or 17,400 households, are deemed to be the most in need of assistance.

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Heavy rainfall on 11-12 July caused landslides and flooding in 32 Districts across Nepal. Flooding was most severe in 11 Terai districts of Provinces 1 and 2. Extensive damages to assets, housing, water and sanitation infrastructure, food stocks, crop and livestock all have a significant impact on food security in the region.

An estimated 176,800 people’s food security is currently significantly affected as a result of the flooding, of which 79,900 people, or 13,800 households, are deemed to be the most in need of assistance.