Province 7. India. 100 km. 461,000 People temporarily displaced * as per IRA

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1 Nepal: Flood 2017 Office of the Resident Coordinator Situation Report No. 5 (as of 24 August 2017,) This report is produced by Office of the Resident Coordinator Nepal in collaboration with humanitarian partners. It covers the period from 19 to 24 August Highlights A total of 1.7 million people are reported to be affected by floods following heavy monsoon rains. NEPAL: Flood Map. Almost 461,000 people (91,400 families) have been displaced from their homes. Some communities in Rautahat, Banke, Bardiya, Mahottari, Dhanusa and Saptari districts remain inaccessible by road. In Provinces one, five and seven, the newly elected local governments are playing a key role in relief coordination. At the local level, Ward Chairpersons are leading the relief work. Province 7 India China Province 6 Province 5 Province 4 Province 3 Kathmandu Province 2 More affected Less affected Initial Rapid Assessment (IRA) as of 20 August 2017 Province km Map Sources: UNCS, Nepal Survey Department, Initial Rapid Assessment (IRA) The boundaries and names shown and the designations used on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by the United Nations. Map created on 24 August, 2017 Situation Overview 65,000 Houses destroyed *as per IRA 1.7m People affected * as per IRA 461,000 People temporarily displaced * as per IRA 143 Dead *as per MoHA 30 Missing *as per MoHA 43 Injured *as per MoHA Following the severe floods, relief activities are ongoing, with government agencies and relief organizations active in affected areas, in addition to the private sector and volunteer groups who are also engaged in the relief efforts. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA) has asked 18 districts - Jhapa, Morang, Sunsari, Saptari, Siraha, Sarlahi, Dhanusa, Mahottari, Rautahat, Bara, Parsa, Makwanpur, Chitwan, Nawalparasi, Dang, Banke, Bardiya and Kailali - to carry out Cluster Specific Detailed Assessments (CSDA) at the household level, as well as to assess crop and livestock losses, and have been asked to submit findings within ten days. The Ministry of Federal Affairs and Local

2 Nepal Emergency Situation Report No.5 2 Development (MoFALD) has directed all District Coordination Offices to support the repair of damaged local roads in the flood affected areas, The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast heavy rainfall over the coming 24 hours in the Bagamati and Kamala areas in the Central Region of Nepal. Funding On 16 August 2017, the Prime Minister s Disaster Relief Fund released US $10 million to the Central Disaster Relief Fund at the Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA). The total amount committed to the flood response is approximately US $11.3 million. The Government of India has pledged support in kind and cash amounting to approximately US $ 3.9 million and the People s Republic of China has pledged US $ 1 million in support of the flood response. The Government of Japan through JICA has provided relief assistance of worth equivalent NPR 23.4 m (Japanese Yen 25 m). The first shipment of the relief goods arrived today and was formally handed over to Government of Nepal. The Government of France has provided EUR 150,000 for activities aimed at preventing and treating severe and acute malnutrition. Humanitarian Response Early Recovery Immediate need for the safe disposal of dead livestock Rapid restoration of essential community infrastructure required, this includes small bridges and roads. Support to resume livelihood activities, including small business/enterprise recovery, and cash assistance to restock lost livestock and agriculture inputs Mapping of Early Recovery interventions ongoing Education To date, 23 students have been reported to have died, out of which 17 are from the central region. 1,459 schools destroyed/damaged (416 fully damaged and 1,043 partially damaged) affected in multiple districts; 93 schools are being used as temporary shelters by families affected by floods in multiple districts. Temporary learning centres required; District Education Officer to agree on design. DEOs requesting School Kits, ECD Kits, Student/Child Kits, Student Kits (Adolescent), teaching & learning materials, and repairs for classrooms and school equipment. District Education clusters activated in 28 districts and closely working with partners. Schools have reopened in some of the flood-affected districts, including Banke, Bardiya, Sarlahi, Dhanusa and Rautahat, however, many students have not returned to class because of damage to their classrooms, school supplies and education materials.

3 Nepal Emergency Situation Report No.5 3 Variation in data from DoE, DEO and Cluster sources, as well as budget variations Uniformity of education supplies required Limited coordination between CCCM, Education and Shelter Cluster in order to reopen schools used as temporary shelters. WASH support required in schools. Emergency Telecommunications Normal electricity supply available in all the affected; however, frequent power cuts reported. Issues reported in mobile connectivity especially with regards to the making of voice calls. Food Security Markets are not yet fully functional in all flood-affected areas. WFP is providing a regular weekly update on market functionality. Approximately 955,117 farming households in 29 districts have been affected. An estimated 78,515 hectares of crops have been completely damaged. Following losses reported; The Ministry of Agriculture Development (MOAD) has reported losses of approximately US$8.12 million, Ministry of Livestock US$10.18 million, and Ministry of Irrigation US$15.5 million. WFP and NGO partners are providing food aid in coordination with DDRC locally in 2-3 districts. MOAD is planning to address 40-50% of total identified needs, however, gaps predicted to remain, and MOAD has requested the FSC partners to explore possible support. Health No significant outbreaks observed. Reports of diarrhoea, Acute Respiratory Infection (ARI), viral fever, and skin diseases but numbers not currently significant. Shortages of essential medicines are reported from some of the districts. Provision of health services in the displacement camps is a concern. Floods and landslides have affected an estimated 452,250 women of reproductive age, including 33,000 pregnant women who require access to basic and comprehensive reproductive health services including safe delivery and anti-and post-natal care. Syndromic surveillance system established to identify potential outbreaks. 1,595 health workers (1,146 government health workers and 449 private health workers) have been mobilized to the flood affected areas. Health camps have been established in communities where access to Health Facilities is constrained supported by the Army and Police. More than 15,000 people have been treated in health camps clean delivery kits prepositioned in Kathmandu, Janakpur, Kailali and Dhangadi to support 300,000 people. Logistics

4 Nepal Emergency Situation Report No.5 4 There are currently no gaps in storage, transportation and fuel supply. The main constraint has been road access constraints due to damaged roads and bridges. All major highways have reopened, but 66 rural Village Development Committees are still inaccessible via rural roads. Nutrition Global Acute Malnutrition (GAM) rate among children screened is 23.6 per cent (SAM: 6.0 per cent and Moderate Acute Malnutrition: 17.6 per cent) but is as high 49.5 per cent in some districts, such as Sarlahi. Need for breastfeeding and complementary feeding counseling, treatment for moderate and severe acute malnutrition and therapeutic feeding services, provision of Vitamin A supplements, micronutrient powder, Iron Folic Acid and de-worming treatment. Total 2,212 children with severe acute malnutrition (SAM) receiving treatment through 11 Nutrition Rehabilitation Homes (NRH), an ongoing Integrated Management of Acute Malnutrition (IMAM) program in flood affected districts. Nutrition messages being aired on radio stations across flood-affected areas. Distribution of 200 MT of fortified super flour beginning 24 August in 13 of the most severely affected districts, targeting 19,500 pregnant and breastfeeding mothers and 28,000 children aged 6-23 months. Need clear mapping of affected population, particularly number of affected children age 6-59 months and pregnant and lactating women (PLW). Gaps of supplies of supplementary food and therapeutic food, and micro-nutrient powder. Protection Lack of electricity and shelter, or unsafe shelter, in some affected areas may expose women and children to risk e.g. when walking to latrines at night. Women, girls and the most vulnerable and marginalized should be targeted for shelter support. Prevention of and response to Gender Based Violence (GBV) and trafficking, both of which have been identified as concerns in affected districts. Psychosocial support for women, girls and vulnerable people Protection cluster partners have delivered; 3,587 bed nets, 949 blankets, 341 children s kits, 1,310 dignity kits, 2,173 hygiene kits, 3,558 tarpaulin, 210 clothes to pregnant and lactating women. Seven female friendly spaces have been established in Kailali, Morang, Sunsari, Siraha, Bardiya and Dang to cater to the needs of around 300 pregnant, lactating women and adolescent girls. Psychosocial Support has been provided to 399 people in Saptari, Dang and Rautahat. Information on key gender risks, needs and capacities of affected and displaced populations - across sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity/caste and other social diversities including those living without shelter or in unsafe shelter conditions to be collected through ongoing and planned assessments, is required. Loss of civil documentation (e.g. birth registration, citizen- ship documents, land certificates etc.) poses an obstacle, to access essential services and compensation. Shelter

5 Nepal Emergency Situation Report No.5 5 Need for NFIs kits, shelter kits and tents for temporary shelters for households whose homes have been damaged or destroyed. Need to prioritise meeting shelter needs of displaced people living in schools to support the reopening of schools as early as possible. 37,000 tarpaulins from government warehouses have been distributed. Further 30,000 currently being distributed. More than 18,000 HHs assisted with NFI kits. Gaps in sufficient shelter kits and temporary shelters compared to needs that have been identified.. Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Sanitation is a major challenge with life-saving and medium-term interventions required. Need for water purification systems, hand-pumps, pipes, and water-system repairs to restore access to drinking water. WASH cluster partners have reached more than 91,000 HH (460,000 people) in flood-affected districts with hygiene kits, water purifier, jerry cans, soap and hygiene promotion messages. Lack of trained personnel in the field to provide required WASH response. Camp Coordination and Camp Management People whose houses have been destroyed are living with relatives/neighbors or living in makeshift shelters nearby. Those whose homes have been damaged or destroyed have also had their belongings washed away or damaged. Need for CGI sheets and bamboo for temporary shelters (more appropriate than tents and tarpaulins) and NFI kits and mosquito nets. Homes built by squatters have been very vulnerable to flood damage, and those who have been displaced from these areas are now primarily living in camps/collective centres. In Rautahat, information desk established in DDRC for better coordination among agencies. Gaps/Constraints: Resource constraints. Coordination

6 Nepal Emergency Situation Report No.5 6 The Government of Nepal Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA) is leading the response efforts and has activated the cluster system and the Emergency Response Preparedness plan. The Humanitarian Country Team is regularly meeting in support of the government response to fill gaps where needed, and the Resident Coordinator s Office is coordinating. All clusters are regularly convening. Respective Ministries and Department are leading the clusters nationally, and respective District line agencies are leading the district level clusters with District Disaster Relief Committees (DDRCs). Cash Coordination Group Five agencies plan to make Cash Transfer Payments to flood affected households as part of their flood response operations - CRS/CARITAS, Danish Church Aid, OXFAM, Welthungerhilfe and WFP. Others have announced their intention to do so but have not yet finalized plans. Some agencies intend to make an initial unconditional payment to households, followed by a conditional payment during the early recovery phase. All agencies are coordinating their cash payment plans with the DDRCs. WFP will begin making cash transfers to 8,000 households in Rautahat on Thursday 24 th August. Inter-Cluster Gender in Humanitarian Action The Inter-Cluster Gender in Humanitarian Action Task Team under the UNCT Gender Theme Group has been reactivated to provide support on gender mainstreaming in the humanitarian response cycle. It is led by UN Women and UNDP and included cluster gender focal points and key gender experts and stakeholders from the UN, NGOs/INGOs and CSOs. The Nepal Gender Equality Resource Guide for ERP and its key actions and tools, as well as other IASC Gender Guidance and tools, including the gender marker and checklist for assessments, have been disseminated to all clusters for use for assessments, response planning and resource mobilization. UN Women has offered its technical support to clusters. Shelter cluster gender and diversity guidance and prioritisation tool (tailored to Nepal) has been shared with Shelter cluster for use in response planning and implementation. Mapping of presence of gender networks engaged in response efforts in affected districts is continuously being developed and disseminated with clusters. All clusters to partner with and engage local gender networks in the response including in assessments, planning, management, implementation and monitoring of humanitarian flood response activities. Background on the crisis Beginning Friday, 11 August 2017 Nepal has experienced its worst rains in 15 years, resulting in large scale impacts on life, livelihood and infrastructure across 35 of Nepal s 75 districts: Panchthar, Illam, Jhapa, Morang, Sunsari, Saptari, Siraha, Dhanusa, Mahottari, Sarlahi, Rautahat, Bar, Parsa, Chitwan, Makwanpur, Lalitpur, Sindhuli, Nawalparsi, Palpa, Kapilbastu, Dang, Banke, Bardiya, Kailali, Surkhet, Salyan and Kalikot. This emergency comes at a time when Nepal is already struggling to recover from the 2015 earthquake, with much reconstruction and recovery work still to be done. Five of the current flood affected districts are also earthquake affected districts, while four of the current flood affected districts were affected by large scale flooding in 2014, and have yet to fully recover. For further information, please contact: Prem Awasthi, Field Coordinator, prem.awasthi@one.un.org, Tel: +977 (1) ext.1505, Cell For more information, please visit To be added or deleted from this Sit Rep mailing list, please drishtant.karki@one.un.org