Flash Report

FLASH REPORT

Heavy Rains and Strong Winds displace nearly 200 people and Damage 30 Houses in Garbadadar town, Lughaya Distict

Figure1: school classes damaged by heavy rain and strongWinds in garbadadar town

Figure 2: Health facility in garbodadar destroyed heavy rain

1.Introduction:

The recent heavy rains accompanied by fierce winds in Garbadadar town on Friday 15 September,2023 has caused significant damage to various critical infrastructures, including schools, health centers, homes, and WASH facilities in Garbadadar town.

The recent heavy rains accompanied by strong winds in Garbadadar Town have resulted in the displacement of approximately 200 peaple and significant damage to around 30 houses, primarily in the Garbadadar Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp

This report aims to provide an overview of the extent of the damage and its impact on the affected community

2.Damage to Schools:

Two schools in Garbadadar town have suffered severe damage due to the heavy rains and fierce winds. Roofs have been blown off, walls have cracked, and classrooms have been flooded. the heavy rain and strong in Garbadadar town on Friday caused significant damage to two primary schools in the first school consist of four classes, two classes were completely removed from the roof by the strong winds , while in the second school located in an IDP camp all two classes removed out the roof. This has rendered these educational institutions temporarily unusable, disrupting the education of many students.

3.Impact on Health Center:

The heavy rains and strong winds have also affected health centers in the area. Some facilities have experienced roof damage, leading to water leakage and potential damage to medical equipment, also the heavy rain has destroyed the solar system in garbadadar HF. This has hindered the provision of essential healthcare services to the affected population, further exacerbating the situation.

4.Damage to Homes:

Numerous homes in Garbadadar town have been severely impacted by the adverse weather conditions. Roofs have been torn off, walls have cracked, and a total of 30 houses have been damaged due to the heavy rain and strong winds. The extent of the damage varies, with some houses experiencing partial destruction, while others have been completely demolished. This has resulted in the displacement of families and left them vulnerable to the elements.

5.Wash Facilities:

Garbodadar Town recently experienced heavy rain accompanied by strong winds, resulting in significant damage to water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) facilities, including emergency latrines. This assessment report aims to provide an overview of the impact on these facilities and recommend appropriate measures for recovery and rehabilitation.

5.1: Damage to WASH Facilities: Water Supply: The heavy rain and strong winds have caused damage to the water supply infrastructure in Garbodadar Town. This includes broken pipelines, and disrupted water distribution systems. As a result, the availability of clean and safe water has been severely affected, leading to potential health risks for the community.

5.2: Sanitation: The heavy rain and strong winds have also caused damage to sanitation facilities, particularly emergency latrines. The 7 emergency latrine structures have collapsed or been severely damaged, rendering them unusable. This poses a significant challenge to maintaining proper sanitation and hygiene practices, increasing the risk of waterborne diseases.

5.3: Impact on the Community: The impact of the heavy rain and strong winds on WASH facilities, including emergency latrines, has had several adverse effects on the community in Garbodadar Town. These include:

ØHealth Risks: The lack of clean and safe water, coupled with the damaged latrines, increases the risk of waterborne diseases such as diarrhea, cholera, and typhoid. The community is exposed to contaminated water sources and lacks proper sanitation facilities, leading to potential outbreaks of diseases.

ØDignity and Privacy: The damaged latrines have compromised the privacy and dignity of the community members, particularly women, children, and individuals with disabilities. The absence of functional latrines forces individuals to resort to open defecation, further exacerbating the risk of disease transmission.

6. Recommendations for Recovery and Rehabilitation:

6.1. Immediate Response

ØConduct an emergency assessment of the damaged WASH facilities to determine the extent of the damage and prioritize interventions.

ØProvide temporary alternative water sources, such as water tankers or water purification tablets, to ensure access to clean and safe water.

ØRepair and Establish temporary latrines or communal latrine facilities to address the immediate sanitation needs of the community.

6.2: Short-term Measures

ØReconstruct or repair the emergency latrines to ensure safe and hygienic sanitation facilities for the community.

ØConduct hygiene promotion campaigns to raise awareness about proper sanitation practices, hand washing, and the importance of using latrines.

6.Long-term Recovery:

Rebuilding and repairing the damaged infrastructure will require significant resources and time. The local government, in collaboration with relevant stakeholders, will need to develop a comprehensive recovery plan to address the long-term needs of the community. This may include infrastructure rehabilitation, provision of clean water and sanitation facilities, and support for affected families.

8. Conclusion:

The heavy rains and fierce winds in Garbadadar town on 15 September 2023 have caused extensive damage to critical infrastructure, including schools, health centers, homes, HF, and WASH facilities. Immediate response needed to provide assistance to the affected population, including houses, school classes, Health facilities, and WASH facilities. Immediate response actions to be needed to address the situation, including emergency shelter provision, damage assessment, repairs, and temporary arrangements, Coordination and support from local authorities and humanitarian organizations are crucial in ensuring the well-being and recovery of the affected population.

REPORT PHOTO’S

Figure 3 – IDP school two classes were completely removed from the roof by the strong winds

Figure4- IDP Homes destroyed heavy rain and strong winds on last Friday in garbadadar

Figure.5: The IDP families displaced heavy rain in garbadadar IDP

Figure6: Emergency latrines damaged the heavy rains in gargarbadadarIDP

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