Sector Status

Affected Population

Death toll is at 73,320; injured is at 69,392 (Nov-16, OCHA)

4 million affected; estimated 3.3 million displaced or homeless scattered across 15,000 villages. (Nov-1, OCHA) Nearly half of the four million affected people are in PcK and another 1.3 million in NWFP.

PcK government said that it is near completion of the registration of survivors in the camps in a bid to make sure that all were getting enough support and relief goods. (Jan-18, Dawn) UNHCR says that it is supporting the ongoing registration which has covered more than 80 camps in NWFP and PcK and is expected to be completed this month. (Jan-18, UNHCR)

Estimated 35% of schools in higher altitudes will close on December 22 for winter vacation, until end of February 2006. Rest will remain open until end of regular school year in April/May. (Dec-15, DFID)

Up to 10,000 children lost at least one parent, and about 800,000 women between the age of 15 and 49 were affected. (Dec-15, CWS)

About 18,095 students and 853 teachers and educational staff died in the earthquake in NWFP and PcK. (Dec-15, CWS) UNICEF estimates some 1.6 million to 2.2 million children were affected by the earthquake. (Oct-31, AFP) UNICEF estimates almost 1 million schoolchildren need support, of which some 450,000 are of primary school age. (Dec-28, Reuters)

Pakistan’s National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) registering affected population, including those residing in and outside camps. (Dec-8, UN)

Coordination

Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is ready to begin training relief workers to work under conditions of extreme cold. Training will be conducted by a team of experienced mountaineers from Norway and will be about one month long. (Jan-17, IRIN)

According to OCHA, the Pakistani military has announced that all affected areas have been assessed. (Dec-30, OCHA)

UNJLC says that an Emergency Coordination Center is in the process of being established by OCHA with assistance of UNJLC. According to UNJLC, it will consolidate information from the coordinating bodies and will act as a central briefing point and information center on the emergency, with the goal to set up a structure to help plan for future operations. It will be located in OCHA’s new offices and will be operational by January 4, 2006. (Dec-29, UNJLC)

A Strategic Information Cell (SIC) has been comprised of HIC, FRC, UNJLC and clusters which will act as a repository of information gathered. SIC will focus on data collection for the period between December 15 to January 31. (Dec-15, Clusters)

“Joint Operations Center” established to task UNHAS; Pakistan military; NATO and US Military air assets. (Dec-2, OCHA)

90-day ‘Winter Plan’ created to outline UN-led Cluster response. Priorities are: 1) Ensure continued assistance for estimated 350,000-380,000 who are expected to remain in high-elevation locations for the winter; 2) Support potential camp population of 250,000 in planned and spontaneous camps at lower elevations; 3) Ensure protection and meet needs of vulnerable population including women, children, elderly and disabled; 4) Continuous assessment of changing situation to meet emerging needs. (Dec-2, OCHA)

GOP has established a “Prime Minister Relief Cell” in Islamabad for help in locating family members. Hotline Tel: (+9251) 9222666. “Earthquake Relief Cell” has been established in the Prime Minister’s House. The 24-hour hotlines will receive complaints from the earthquake-affected. (+9251) 9213891 or (+9251) 92229999.

Ten sectoral coordination clusters were established to bring together the government, UN agencies, NGOs, IOs, militaries, and donors. (Oct-22, UNOCHA) These clusters cover areas such as food & nutrition, water & sanitation, health, emergency shelter, early recovery and reconstruction, IT/communication, logistics, camp management, protection and education. (Nov-1, OCHA) Detailed cluster information (meeting minutes, contact information) is posted at: www.un.org.pk. (Nov-8, OCHA) Clusters are concept of the Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC), and is new to the UN system. It is being trialed in this disaster. (Nov-11, UN)

The GOP formed a 7-member Civil Services Special Task Force. In addition to coordination, the task force will supervise foreign relief workers, NGOs, and volunteers. The task force will work under the Federal Relief Commissioner. Saeed Ahmed Khan is chief coordinator; Ishtiaq Ahmed is coordinator for NWFP; Tariq Khosa is coordinator for PCK; Qasim Niaz is coordinator for donor agencies; Arifa Sofi is coordinator for NGOs; Mohsin Rizvi is coordinator for foreign offices; and Dr. Ashfaq is coordinator for health services. (Oct-19, GOP)

Federal Relief Commission coordinates rescue and relief operations. Major General Farooq Ahmed Khan, is the Federal Relief Commissioner.

Humanitarian Information Centre (HIC) has been set up within the UNDAC/UN coordination centre. (Oct-14, UNOCHA) The NATO Deployed Joint Task Force (DJTF) is coordinating NATO relief activities with Pakistani officials. (Oct-27, Dawn)

Pakistani army has opened three more military bases at Dhamial, Peshawar and Tarbela to assist in relief operations. Army is operating six forward bases in Muzaffarabad, Bagh, Rawalkot, Balakot, Batgram and Mansehra. The army has also set up three main reporting and information centers at Havelian, Mansehra, and Gahri Habibullah. (Oct-27, DPA) Network of some 45 Army points in place. There are six major points, three each in NWFP at Mansehra, Balakot and Batagram, and Muzaffarabad, Bagh and Rawalkot in PcK. (Oct-19, Jang)

Logistics

UN helicopters resumed relief flights to quake-hit parts of Pakistan on Wednesday after being suspended for four days by rain and snow. (Jan-18, AFP)

IOM has deployed around 10 Rapid Response Teams (RRTs) in Muzaffarabad, capital of PcK to respond to an emergency assistance hotline established at a local FM radio. IOM reports some 1,200 requests thus far. (Jan-18, IRIN)

UNJLC has established an emergency team in Muzaffarabad for quick response during times of inclement weather. (Jan-11, UNJLC)

Under current funding, UNHAS will only be able to keep up activities at current rate until Feb. 10, OCHA says. Does not include 4 helicopters funded by DFID until May 3. (Dec-30, OCHA)

UNJLC says that a new transport coordination database has been created to facilitate the overview of cargo movement. (Dec-29, UNJLC)

A chart of available warehouse space is published on the UNJLC webpage. The table is designed to give all agencies and NGOs in need of storage a precise overview of existing warehouse capacity. (Dec-29, UNJLC) http://www.unjlc.org/pakistan

UNJLC says that it is also in the process of updating and expanding its map catalog in order to provide readily available information to the relief community. UNJLC says that for printed copies and requests, email unjlcmapping@gmail.com. Maps can also be downloaded from the UNJLC website. (Dec-29, UNJLC)

UNJLC map of revised UNHAS passenger service flight schedule now available to relief community at http://www.unjlc.org/pakistan/maps/UNHASPaxroutes/. (Dec-21, UNJLC)

GOP and GOI have set up five crossing points along the LoC at Nauser-Teethwal, Chakothi-Uri, Hajipur-Uri, Rawalakot-Poonch and Tattapni-Mendhar. All the crossing points are now open. However, presently only Nauser-Teethwal and Rawalakot-Poonch crossing points are open for limited civilian crossing. (Nov-21, TN)

International Financial Assistance

Commitments for the UN Flash Appeal stand at US$305 million (56% of overall requirements). (Jan-12, DFID)

UN Foundation has established South Asia Earthquake Response Fund to enable private-sector donors to support the UN’s relief and rehabilitation efforts. Initial contribution of US$ 1 million has been made. (Dec-21, Reuters)

Food

GOP reports that the President of PcK, Major General Sardar Muhammad Anwar Khan said that food reserves are in sufficient quantities for survivors living in high altitude areas. Relief groups were able to make deliveries as weather remained favorable until the end of December. Brigadier Khalid Mehmood, who is in charge of the relief operations in Battagram and Kohistan districts, says that WFP has provided enough food for three months to people living in areas located 5000 feet above sea level. (Jan-17, GOP)

According to the WFP and GOP, some 2.3 million people remain food insecure. (Jan-12, DFID)

WFP has reportedly stockpiled sufficient food to last between 7-30 days at central locations throughout the affected region. (Jan-12, DFID)

The World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) says that thousands of families have given up their makeshift shelters to protect their remaining animals because the majority of people depend on dairy livestock for nutrition and income. (Jan-3, WSPA)

Save the Children (SC) will now distribute WFP rations to 86,290 people in Allai Tehsil (Battagram) and about 35,000 people in Tehsil Kala Khaka (Mansehra). SC is amending agreement with WFP to accommodate these changes. (Dec-27, SC)

Water and Sanitation

According to DFID, the situation in camps is deteriorating with unconfirmed reports of latrines flooding. (Jan-12, DFID)

Forty percent of overall population and 90% of camp population receiving safe water. 4,000 latrines installed, 60,000 in the pipeline. (Dec-12, OCHA)

UNICEF and the Ministry of Environment mark a new partnership with a memorandum of understanding and a website (www.pakquakecommunication.org) to spread awareness in affected areas about hygiene, safe drinking water, sanitation, and waste management. (Dec-5, GOP)

Public Health/Medical

OCHA reports the number of acute respiratory infection (ARI) cases is still highest among reported diseases, due to cold weather and lack of adequate shelter. Between December 10 and Janaury 6, a total of 290,063 health events under surveillance was reported, of which 20% (58,865) were ARIs, 6% (16,989) were acute watery diarrhea (AWD) and 5% (16,018) were injuries. During the same period, 42 deaths were reported, of which 40% were ARIs, 10% injuries and 2% AWD-related. (Jan-13, OCHA)

OCHA says there is a need for hot water for bathing. UNICEF has agreed to support this requirement and is currently field testing prototypes. (Jan-13, OCHA)

NATO has closed its medical hospital in PcK and its medical team has left the country. (Jan-19, IRNA)

Local health officials say they have begun to rebuild some 61 basic health units and seven rural health centers with pre-fabricated materials in Muzaffarabad and Neelum Valley. (Jan-19, Dawn)

At least 30 children have died of cold in early January in the northern Gultary region, local health officials have reported. Respiratory tract infections and pneumonia caused most of the deaths, officials say. The region has been cut off by heavy snow and landslides. (Jan-5, DPA)

Major General Shaukat Sultan, Director General of the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) says that records show that for the time being, normal health related deaths are lower than even previous years. Medical camps established by foreign aid groups have brought good medical supplies and he says that “health conditions are improving in quake-hit areas.” (Jan-4, GOP)

Khalid Saeed, a mental health coordinator with the World Health Organization (WHO) says that some 180,000 survivors have serious mental disorders, including psychosis, severe depression and anxiety. (Jan-4, Reuters)

According to the latest reports, issued jointly by the Pakistan government and World Health Organization (WHO), Acute Respiratory Infections (ARIs) account for 20-30% of the consultations among children under the age of five in the earthquake-affected areas. (Dec-22, UNICEF)

Ministry of Health has launched special vaccination campaign in relief camps in PcK and NWFP for tetanus, diphtheria and meningitis. About 70 percent of people have been vaccinated, but campaign will cover those who recently arrived from high mountain areas. Increase in cases of pneumonia and respiratory diseases in northern Pakistan. (Dec-22, IFRC)

There are 74 field hospitals, including 47 international field hospitals and 9 mental health teams, operating in the region. (Dec-9, IRIN) There are about 51 foreign medical teams, along with 233 Pakistani doctors. Pakistan military has nine forward treatment centers and 28 surgical and treatment teams of army doctors. (Dec-11, GOP)

National Task Force on Psycho-social Trauma has been formed by the prime minister and led by the Ministry of Health with the support of WHO, UNICEF and other partners. (Dec-16, OCHA)

Approximately 1.6 to 2.2 million children at particular risk of cold, malnutrition and disease. UN estimates that 40,000 pregnant women are affected. (Dec-15, CWS)

WHO has set up a website to facilitate information exchange between health partners at www.whopak.org. (Oct-17, UNOCHA)

Shelter

UNHCR spokesperson Ron Redmond says that UNHCR has started its second phase of its winterization drive by distributing kerosene and heaters to help people remain warm. (Jan-17, UNHCR)

GOP says that so far some 386,000 CGI sheets have been distributed to survivors for self-construction. (Jan-15, GOP)

GOP says that the Pakistani army has constructed some 155,000 shelters in PcK so far. (Jan-14, GOP)

UNHCR is providing material and technical assistance to GOP officials and NGOs in 26 planned camps and 118 spontaneous camps hosting some 140,000 people in affected areas. (Jan-18, UNHCR)

The chair of the Earthquake Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Authority (ERRA) Lt. General Muhammad Zubair said that the housing policy for the earthquake affected areas had been finalized. He told the BBC that under the policy, about 400,153 houses would be built, and the government would provide sheets and cement in bulk for construction. According to the GOP, he said that US$1 billion dollars would be required for the provision of health and education facilities, along with the construction of houses. (Jan-9, GOP)

There is an estimated 137,008 people in 26 planned and 113 spontaneous camps across the region, according to the Camp Management Cluster. (Jan-12, DFID)

Major General Shaukat Sultan, Director General of the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said that permanent shelters prepared by the army can accommodate some 1.5 million survivors. He says that over 255,000 permanent shelters have been set up for people living over 5,000 feet. More than 30,000 winterized tents have been acquired from abroad, while 750,000 tents have been pitched inside the valleys. (Jan-4, GOP)

In PcK, UNICEF organizing the distribution of some 50,000 kits containing warm winter clothing and other winter items for children. (Dec-27, IRIN)

Several techniques used for better and safer winterization: Afghan refugees helping to create an “Afghan fireplace” for heating; UNHCR recommends pitching tent two feet deep and insulation. Every military-run camp has several “fire stops,” information on fire prevention and extinguishers. (Dec-22, UNHCR)

There are some 55 tent villages in PcK which house over 58,000 people, with 23 tent villages in NWFP, housing over 35,000 people, according to the FRC. There are some 400 spontaneous tent villages housing over 100,000 people. (Dec-24, GOP)

According to rapid assessment by UN, some one tenth of tents are too thin to withstand the winter. Some 75 percent of households require extra protection to get through winter. Some 1 million blankets or half a million quilts still needed, UNICEF says. (Dec-22, UNICEF)

Emergency Shelter Cluster: 98,605 shelter kits delivered (730,000 beneficiaries), of which 54,529 delivered above 5,000 ft.; 55,000 transitional shelters constructed (407,000 beneficiaries); 610,000 tents delivered (283,806 by humanitarian community); 4.8 million blankets delivered (1.7 million by humanitarian community); 451,000 plastic sheets/tarpaulins delivered by humanitarian community. (Dec-19, UNCT)

Infrastructure

Agencies have been given a target of 400,000 quake-resistant homes to build before next winter season. (Dec-28, Dawn) PcK Minister Sardar Sikander Hayat Khan said that reconstruction and rehabilitation in PcK will begin on April 1, 2006. (Dec-28, Dawn)

GOP says that 95% of roads, 70% of water supply system, 85% of electrical supply and 96% of telecom facilities have been restored in quake-affected areas. (Dec-27, GOP)

GOP has approved a US$300 million project to rehabilitate and restore damaged and destroyed infrastructure. Private NGOs and civil society organizations will also be involved in rehabilitation. (Dec-27, GOP)

GOP estimates that 6,700 schools were destroyed in NWFP and 1,300 in PcK. (Dec-28, Reuters)

OCHA says that almost 500 schools have reopened, with over 32,200 children enrolled in the schools. In an effort to get an overall picture of the situation around Muzaffarabad, UNICEF and local officials are conducting a rapid assessment of more than 2,000 schools. Some 2,500 school tents are in the pipeline. UNICEF has distributed some 16,000 school-in-a-box sets for children in PcK. Each kit can provide supplies for 80 children and 2 teachers. (Dec-28, IRIN)

The World Bank and the Asian Development Bank estimate that the quake damaged some 2,385 miles (3,837 kilometers) of roads; 2,366 km (1470 miles) in PcK and 1,471 km (914 miles) of roads in NWFP were damaged.

Out of US$5.2 billion estimated for reconstruction needs, World Bank and ADB estimates about US$1.092 billion needed for relief, US$205 million for death/injury compensation, US$301 million for early recovery and US$97 million for the restoration of livelihoods. In addition, US$3.5 billion was estimated for the physical reconstruction. (Nov-15, Reuters, ADB)

Security

UNJLC reports that two security incidents were reported in Kokliot and UNDSS has decided that no UN operations can take place in Kokliot and within a 5 km radius of this town. (Jan-4, OCHA)

Save the Children has established 68 safe play spaces in NWFP and PcK. (Dec-27, SC)

According to OCHA, Ministry of Social Welfare is offering the most vulnerable groups who have been affected by the earthquake to be moved to an institution outside Islamabad. (Dec-19, OCHA)

NWFP government insists on police escorts for international staff in the province. Security instructions do not allow movement outside Battagram town without police escort. (Dec-7-13, WFP) Local police now accompanies distributions to places with no military presence due to security concerns in Bagh. (Dec-16, OCHA)