Situation Reports in India-3 15 th August, 2017 Situation in India Heavy rain in last few days triggered by flash floods has wreak havoc, paralyzing the normal life of people in many areas of Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Northern West Bengal and Assam with 3 rd waves of deadly floods that hit the state. Source: Inter Agency Groups (IAGs), Medias Below is the information in details. A. Situation Reports : 1. Floods Situation in Bihar as on 14 th August, 2017 According to the Bihar State Disaster Management Authority, nearly two million people have been affected by the floods including thousands who have been forced to flee their homes. In the last two days, nearly one million people have been displaced in Kishanganj, Araria, Purnea and Katihar districts. Page 1 of 5
Detailed information can be accessed at https://sphereindiablog.files.wordpress.com/2017/08/15-08- 2017-bihar-flood-siutation-report-bihar-alert1.pdf Source: Disaster Management Department, Govt. of Bihar, Bihar-IAG, PGVS, Christian Aid and Medias 2. Floods Situation in Uttar Pradesh as on 14 th August, 2017 Of the 16 mighty rivers whose water level was monitored on Saturday, at least 14 were flowing either above the danger-mark or showed a rising trend in the districts they flow by. The number of flood-hit districts in UP has risen to 16 with more than 4.6 lakh people hit by the natural calamity. No. of Districts Affected Total: 16 districts akhimpur-kheri, Bahraich, Gonda, Barabanki, Bijnore, Sitapur, Deoria, Faizabad, Mirzapur, Mau, Farrukhabad, Pilibhit, Ambedkarnagar, Badaun, Kushinagar and Basti are affected. 1. Shrawsti: Jamunha, Gilaula, Bhinga, Hariharpur Rani & Ekauna blocks are affected. 123 villages affected and 55 submerged also. Currently Approximately more than 90,000 populations affected. Bhinga and Bahraich road eroded yesterday night and transportation has been congested. 2. Bahraich: (Worst affected bocks Shivpur, Mahsi, Mihipurwa, Kaisarganj & Fakharpur expected population affected approximately more than 125,000, 100 GPs, 137 villages, 250 hamlets, affected 37 submerged in Shivpur and Mahsi Blocks. 3. Gonda: The Karnailganj, Paraspur & Nawabganj blocks are affected, 498 hamlets affected and more than 80,000 populations affected. 4. Lakhimpur khiri: 25 villages 5. Mirjapur: 13 villages 6. Deoria: 9 villages 7. Faizabad: 10 villages nearest of Nwabganj block, Gonda 8. Basti: block Vikramjot and 17 villages affected 9. Piliphit: 22 villages 10. Kushingar: 39 villages 11. Gorakhpur: 13 villages (4 villages, Barhalganj, 1 Sahjnwa, 4 others) Detailed information can be accessed at https://sphereindiablog.files.wordpress.com/2017/08/15-08- 2017-up-flood-siutation-report-alert.pdf Source: IAG-UP, DDMAs, PGVS, Christian Aid and Medias Page 2 of 5
3. Floods Situation in West Bengal as on 14 th August, 2017 All major rivers in north Bengal were flowing above danger level. In Malda district, Phulahar river has crossed its danger level, while 20 villages, mostly under Harischandrapur Block-II and Ratua block, were inundated. Northern Districts of West Bengal are totally cut off by road and railway communication from Kolkata (state capital), Maldah and also from Patna. Following districts are falling under this group - Alipurduar, Jalpaiguri, Coochbehar, Darjeeling, Kalimpong, North Dinajpur (Partly). As of now, North Dinajpur and South Dinajpur experiencing rise of river water and inundation. Detailed information can be accessed at https://sphereindiablog.files.wordpress.com/2017/08/14-08- 2017-sitrep-ii-north-bengal-heavy-rainfall.pdf Source: IAG-WB and Medias 4. Floods Situation in Assam as on 14 th August, 2017 The 3rd waves of deadly floods that hit Assam has claimed three more lives on Monday. The flood, so far, has hit people in 25 districts, besides snapping rail connectivity to the Northeast. Population Affected 31,59,029 Intimates in Relief Camps: 2, 06, 467 Source: Inter Agency Groups, Medias The detailed information on Assam floods including Government Response as on 14 th August, 2017 can be accessed at http://www.asdma.gov.in/pdf/flood_report/2017/daily_flood_report_14.08.2017.pdf Page 3 of 5
Humanitarian Response: IAG-Assam has call for Emergency Coordination Meeting on 16 th August, 2017 at Guwahati in view of the critical flood situation in Assam. B. Emerging needs: Source: ASDMA, IAG-Assam and Medias Though it is too early to spell out needs on ground but some of the immediate indications of humanitarian support outline the following: WASH o Bleaching powders and water purification tablet with hardware support like bukets, mugs & soaps and other hygiene items. o Sanitary pad Health : Important medicines through health camps Food Security: Dry Ration for 1 week to 10 days (Rice, Chana Chattu, Channa Dall and important items) and nutritional baby foods items. Shelter support : Tarpaulin sheet, mosquito nets, utensils, solar lantrens, bed sheets and cloths C. All India Weather Warning Bulletin: IMD (15 August 2017) Page 4 of 5
KEY CONTACTS: Sl. No. Name Designation Mob/ Watsapp: State Level: 1. Dr. Bhanu Convener, IAG- UP 2. Sanjay Pandey Convener, IAG- Bihar 3. Mr. David Kujur State Coordinator, IAG-Assam 4. Mr. Debojyoti State Coordinator, Chakrabortty IAG-West Bengal 9936033344 9835263772/ 7033698706 8638590107 9433190122 National Level: Sphere India 5. Mr. Vikrant Mahajan CEO, Sphere India 9818666331 6. Mr. Saikhom Programme 91- Kennedy Coordinator IAGs, 8285221559 India E-mail drbhnu53@gmail.com sanjaypandeyindia@yahoo.com iagassam@gmail.com iagwestbengal@gmail.com vik@sphereindia.org.in kennedy@sphereindia.org.in Disclaimer: Sphere India makes every effort to verify the information contained in its Situation Reports. As the ground situation changes rapidly in emergency situations, users should check with concerned agencies before making any decisions based on the information provided in this report. Page 5 of 5