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This photo report provides an assessment of the extent of the 2012 monsoon floods in Pakistan, their impact on affected areas, and the ongoing response efforts. It includes data on the number of people affected, casualties, damage to infrastructure and crops, as well as the health and livelihood challenges faced by the affected population.
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2012 Monsoon Floods Assessment, Impact and Response Photo: OCHA
IMPACT: NDMA estimates • Over 4.4 million people affected; 370 dead; 1,197 injured • 11,868.6 square kilometres affected; 3 hardest-hit provinces: Balochistan (Jaffarabad, Naseerabad, Killa Saifullah, Lorelai, Jhal Mags); Punjab (Dera Ghazi Khan, Rajanpur); Sindh (Jacobabad, Kashmore, Shikarpur, Ghotki, Qamber Shadadkot, Dadu) Photo: WFP
IMPACT: NDMA estimates • 275,720 houses/shops damaged • 7,818 head of cattle killed • 766,818 acres of crops destroyed • 275,720 houses/shops damaged • 13,465 villages affected Photo: YOUTH IN ACTION
Pilot MIRA Initial Key Findings The figures in the presentation at subject to change as the assessment is still in progress.
IMPACT: Tentative MIRA findings from Punjab and Sindh* • 521 villages assessed in five districts: Rajanpur, Jacobabad & Kashmore. • 22% of affected population (447,000 people) have no shelter • 70% of affected population (1.4 million people) have reduced daily meals by one or two • 50% of the households (145,000 HHs) whose source of livelihoods was agriculture have experienced losses • 53% of households (153,817 HHs) said source of water did not appear clean • Main health problems reported: malaria (95%), diarrhoea (91%), skin diseases (82%), respiratory infections (70%), measles (24%) *MIRA findings are tentative. Data consolidation is underway. 15-20% of affected areas were not accessible due to standing water. Photo: WFP
IMPACT: Tentative estimates • 2,967 schools damaged, over 400,000 students affected (Education Cluster) • 33 per cent of health facilities damaged in Balochistan, Punjab and Sindh (WHO) Photo: YOUTH IN ACTION
NEXT STEPS • Consolidating assessment findings and gap analysis • Working with the Government to address the needs of all the affected people • Ensuring close humanitarian coordination • CERF Application Photo: UN-HABITAT
DRR IN ACTION Even though the area was flooded, water did not enter the classrooms due to the raised plinth level of this UNICEF temporary school structure in Muzaffargarh District, Punjab. Hence girls showed up for school and were able to continue with their studies. UNHABITAT Photo: UNICEF
DRR IN ACTION UN-HABITAT-supported shelters and latrines that withstood floods in Jaffarabad, Balochistan. However, the water needs to be pumped out soon to keep the structures free from damage. UNHABITAT Photo: UN-HABITAT
DRR IN ACTION IOM-supported shelters in MirpurKhas, Sindh, after the rains. UNHABITAT Photo: IOM