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

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.

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

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

  2. Summary of estimated damages and losses

  3. khujadokohCHC, Jawzjan

  4. Water sample testing in flood affected village in Jawzjan

  5. Flood affected village in Faryab

  6. Damaged houses in Saripul

  7. Landslide in Badakshan

  8. Flood affected village in Pul-e-Khumri

  9. 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

  10. 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

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