afghanistan – landslides in argo, badakhshan …...baqi kurgyan munji bala munji miana neem tala...
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Press Release
Afghanistan – Landslides in Argo, Badakhshan
Statement Attributable to Mr. Mark Bowden, United Nations Humanitarian
Coordinator in Afghanistan
Kabul, 2 May, 2014: A series of heavy rain induced landslides struck in the Argo district of
Badakhshan in northeastern Afghanistan causing significant loss of life and widespread damage to
homes and agriculture. Provincial authorities report that more than 350 Afghans have been killed, more
are still missing and many families have been displaced.
Mark Bowden, the UN Humanitarian Coordinator said: "On behalf of the UN Humanitarian agencies, I
wish to extend our condolences to all those families who have lost loved ones as a result of these
landslides. There have now been more Afghans killed through natural disasters in the past seven days
than all of 2013”
The Afghan Government’s Provincial Disaster Management Committees (PDMC) is leading the
coordination of operational response within Badakhshan, with support from humanitarian agencies.
Whilst search and rescue operations remain the immediate priority, assessments have been initiated to
determine the full extent of the damage caused, as well as responding to the immediate needs of the
population. With some areas still difficult to access, it may be some time yet until a clear picture of the
full extent of the damage is known. Mark Bowden said “The foremost priority at the moment is saving
as many lives as possible of those still beneath the rubble. The UN system is fully engaged in the
ongoing effort and is mobilizing more capacity and resources to bolster the response”.
The Northern Region of Afghanistan continues to be susceptible to recurring natural disasters, where
seasonal rains and spring snow melt regularly result in life-threatening flash floods and landslides. The
National Disaster Management Commission, supported by the international humanitarian community,
regularly prepares contingency plans to help better prepare and respond to such disasters, as well as
mitigating the impact. Mark Bowden said “Given these ongoing risks and vulnerabilities, the critical
importance of investing in disaster risk reduction and enhanced mitigation measures must remain a key
priority in those communities most prone to hazards”.
For further information, please contact: Aidan O’Leary, OCHA Head of Office, [email protected], cell +93 79 300 1101.
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Date Printed: 02 May 2014 07:59 PM
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Kabul
INDIA
PAKISTAN
TAJIKISTAN
TURKMENISTAN
UZBEKISTAN CHINA
JAMMUAND
KASHMIR
Badakhshan Province: Landslide in Argo District 2 May 2014
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On 2 May 2014 at 1100 hrs, a landslide occurred in Nowabadarea of Abi-Barak village, Argo district in Badakhshan province.
The initial report states the following:
700 families live in the village. Out of 700 family homes, 120houses are completely destroyed.Reportedly 350 people have died.580 families are at severe risk of further landslide according toAgro District Governor.People from neighboring villages are trying to rescue and movethe 580 families to safe areas.The village is flooded and a drainage channel must be opened toprevent further destruction.Assessment teams are in the field.
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Disclaimers:The designations employed and the presentation of materialon this map do not imply the expression of any opinionwhatsoever on the part of the Secretariat of the UnitedNations concerning the legal status of any country, territory,city or area or of its authorities, or concerning the delimitationof its frontiers or boundaries.
Date Printed: 01 April 2014 03:44 PM
Data Source(s): AGCHO, CSO, AIMS, MISTISchools - Ministry of EducationHealth Facilities - Ministry of Health
Projection/Datum: Geographic/WGS-84
Doc Name:Argo_District_reference_map_dd_20140401_A3_Landscape
Feedback: [email protected]: http://afg.humanitarianresponse.info
!̂
Kabul
INDIA
PAKISTAN
TAJIKISTAN
TURKMENISTAN
UZBEKISTAN CHINA
JAMMUAND
KASHMIR
Badakhshan Province: Argo District Reference Map
0 5 10 15 km
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200 km
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!̂ Capital
!!!! Provincial Center
!! District Center
! Village
Administrative Boundaries
International
Province
Distirict
Transportation
Primary Road
Secondary Road
Other Road
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River/Lake
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