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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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Page 1: Afghanistan – Landslides in Argo, Badakhshan …...Baqi Kurgyan Munji Bala Munji Miana Neem Tala Said Deh Bazar Said Hay Roy Dasht Shekh-i-kalan (darah-i-mahmud) Now Abad (2) Dahi

    

   

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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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.

Abi-Barak Village

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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

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Kabul

INDIA

PAKISTAN

TAJIKISTAN

TURKMENISTAN

UZBEKISTAN CHINA

JAMMUAND

KASHMIR

Badakhshan Province: Argo District Reference Map

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200 km

Legend

!̂ Capital

!!!! Provincial Center

!! District Center

! Village

Administrative Boundaries

International

Province

Distirict

Transportation

Primary Road

Secondary Road

Other Road

o Airport

p Airfield

River/Stream

River/Lake

"6 Hospital

Æ5 Other health facilities

Â2 Schools

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