"Hunza Disaster - Gojal" Karakoram Highway: The Glaciated Mother of Every Epic Drive!

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Haider53 (Haider53) 2010-05-25 03:41:42 +0500 #241

autophile (autophile) 2010-05-25 08:45:57 +0500 #242

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PRIME MINISTER’S SECRETARIAT

NATIONAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY

ISLAMABAD

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UPDATE ON LANDSLIDING / LAKE (VILLAGE ATTA ABAD) - PERIOD COVERED UPTO 1800 HOURS 24 MAY 2010

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Latest Situation

Lake Details. Due to safety considerations measurement of free board has been stopped from 24 May onwards, approximate free board is 2 meters plus.
Expected time of over flow is likely b/w 26-29 May 2010.

Due to Land Sliding. 141 Houses (1652 individuals) of Village Attabad & Sarat displaced due to land sliding on 4 Jan. Need complete rehabilitation (land, housing and livelihood cash grant).
Due to Inundation. Following have been displaced due to inundation (starting from 10 January onwards till date). Their houses / land has submerged and damage assessment is possible only after the recession of water:-
Village Ainabad 32 Houses
Village Shishkat 101 Houses
Part of Village Gulmit/Hussaini 38 houses
Total 171 Houses
Grand Total: (including Atta Abad & Sarat) 312 Houses
Livelihood Means Affected
Shops - 127
Grinding Mills - 5
Furniture Works - 3
Hotel - 1*
Due to Blockage of Access Roads. All the valleys upstream of the lake, to include Shimshal, Sust, Chupurson and Misghar, where no damage has occurred, but people are suffering due to no economic activity and non availability of items of daily sustenance.
Displacement as a Safety Measure. Evacuation of endangered population from District Hunza and Gilgit started from 15 May 2010 and has been completed. Their belongings are intact and safe, however the damage can only be ascertained after the overflow of water from the lake. Details of registered IDPs is as follows:-

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Total population affected: Approximately 42,000 individuals.

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Initial Response

Deployment of Specialized Search and Rescue Team from 5 to 8 January.
Relief items supplied through daily Heli sorties (751) and C-130 aircrafts.
NHA made responsible to restore KKH.
NESPAK completed Dam Break Study and its effects downstream and upstream.
Spillway cut (24 Meter deep and 45 Meter wide) prepared / completed through FWO on 15 May 2010.

Current Response

Early warning system in place.
Evacuation of threatened areas against sudden outburst of water completed.
Army troops deployed in Hunza, Gilgit and Chillas to assist civil administration.
Helicopters placed at Gilgit for relief operation. 69 x helicopter sorties flown from 20-23 May and transported 1332 x passengers and 8.3 tons of food/fuel/ medicines.
Army Engineer Corps and FWO made responsible for maintenance of bridges and KKH respectively. Installation of Ropeways at Ganesh, Hini, Tishyot, Khanabad and Shayan Nagar has been completed.
Sustenance of population through provision of food and medicines.

Relief Details. Food / NFI support is being provided to GB Govt by ERC, other Government Departments, PRCS, FOCUS, various NGOs and UN has also been selectively involved.
Funds Provided

Federal Govt. Rs 100 Mn (Another 700 Mn has been allocated as special

development fund)

Sindh Govt. Rs 7 Mn

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Haider53 (Haider53) 2010-05-26 04:06:51 +0500 #243

autophile (autophile) 2010-05-26 10:02:57 +0500 #244

Prime Minister’s House

(Media Office)

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Prime Minister’s opening remarks during the press conference

Islamabad: May 26, 2010

· On 4 January around mid day a massive land slide triggered in Atta Abad area, blocking Hunza River and KKH, leaving 20 dead and 8 injured besides adversely affecting 1500 people of Atta Abad/ Sarat and 25,000 people of Upper Hunza. Unfortunately an impression is being created as if the Govt has not done enough to alleviate the sufferings of the affected population of Hunza.

· I wish to emphasize that ever since the beginning of the crisis, Federal Govt has been proactively involved not only in relief activities but simultaneously taking concrete steps to minimize the adverse affects of the evolving crisis. Various Govt Ministers and officials have been visiting the affected area to feel the pulse, assess the needs and oversee the response.

· We have made an effort to reach all segments of the affected population in accordance with the difficulties being faced by them. These include the people affected due to the land slide, or those whose houses have been inundated, or those who have been stranded upstream due to the blockage caused by the lake, or the people who are living downstream who could be affected in case of a sudden dam breach.

· I want to highlight some of the measures that have been taken so far:-
Ø Compensation worth 10.7 Million paid to dead/injured.
Ø Federal Govt allocated 100 Mn for relief effort to Govt of GB.
Ø 751 heli and 3 x C130 sorties conducted to supply relief items and evacuate affected population at a cost of Rs 14 Million.
Ø Spillway cut (24 Meter deep and 45 Meter wide) has been completed by FWO on 15 May 2010 costing Rs 80 Million, thus substantially reducing the risk to downstream population.
Ø Early warning system has been put in place.
Ø Evacuation of threatened areas against sudden outburst of water has been completed.
Ø Helicopters placed at Gilgit for on going relief/ rescue operation.
Ø Food support worth Rs 50 Million already provided by the Govt, additional food support worth 55 Million is in the pipeline.
Ø Additionally food and non food support worth Rs 45 Million by PRCS, UN Agencies, Agha Khan Foundation and NGOs has also been provided.
Ø I also wish to appreciate the support provided by Govts of Punjab and Sindh, and take this opportunity to appeal other provincial Govts, public and private sector organizations, NGOs and philanthropists to come forward and help the people of GB.

· There has been criticism after my recent visit to Hunza as no special package was announced. You will appreciate that in the absence of a proper damage and need assessment exercise, announcing a package would have been premature. For this purpose I had deputed Chairman NDMA to conduct an assessment mission and proffer recommendations.

· Accordingly Chairman NDMA remained at Gilgit / Hunza from 19 May to 25 May 2010,and interacted with all the stakeholders and has today submitted his recommendations. These recommendations have the ownership of Govt of GB as well, I am therefore pleased to announce the following:-

Ø Rs: 200,000 per household will be given to all those who have lost their land (Cost effect: 100 Mn).

Ø Rs 400,000 for completely damaged house and Rs 160,000 for partially damaged house will be provided (Cost effect: 200 Mn).

Ø Livelihood cash grant of Rs 5000 per family per month for six months will be granted to those who have lost their houses (Cost effect: 15 Mn) to free them form livelihood concerns and allowing focus on construction of their houses.

Ø Wheat and flour dumped by the GB Govt in Upper Hunza will be distributed free of cost to the affected population for two months in accordance with the existing scales (Cost effect: 4.5 Mn).

Ø Additionally Rs 100,000 will be allotted to 171 submerged house owners of Ainabad, Shishkat and Gulmit by Pakistan Baitul Maal (Cost effect: 1.71 Mn).

Ø Utility Stores Corporation will establish sale points at Gulmit and Sust immediately.

Ø Provision of free food packages to affected / vulnerable population for next three months, especially those who have been cutoff due to blockage of access roads.

· In order to implement this package necessary funds will be placed at the disposal of Govt of GB immediately. NDMA will provide all the assistance and support for efficient and transparent management and utilization.

· I also direct Govt of GB to establish an Education Assistance Fund to finance the students studying outside GB for two semesters.

· At the end I wish to reassure the Govt and the people of GB that we will do, whatever it takes, to alleviate the sufferings of the affected population in this hour of need.

autophile (autophile) 2010-05-26 10:13:58 +0500 #245

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PRIME MINISTER’S SECRETARIAT

NATIONAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY

ISLAMABAD

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UPDATE ON LANDSLIDING / LAKE (VILLAGE ATTA ABAD) - PERIOD COVERED UPTO 1800 HOURS 25 MAY 2010

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Latest Situation

Lake Details. Due to safety considerations measurement of free board has been stopped from 24 May onwards, approximate free board is 2 meters plus.
Expected time of over flow is likely b/w 27-29 May 2010.

Due to Land Sliding. 141 Houses (1652 individuals) of Village Attabad & Sarat displaced due to land sliding on 4 Jan. Need complete rehabilitation (land, housing and livelihood cash grant).
Due to Inundation. Following have been displaced due to inundation (starting from 10 January onwards till date). Their houses / land has submerged and damage assessment is possible only after the recession of water:-
Village Ainabad 32 Houses
Village Shishkat 101 Houses
Part of Village Gulmit/Hussaini 38 houses
Total 171 Houses
Grand Total: (including Atta Abad & Sarat) 312 Houses
Livelihood Means Affected
Shops - 127
Grinding Mills - 5
Furniture Works - 3
Hotel - 1
Due to Blockage of Access Roads. All the valleys upstream of the lake, to include Shimshal, Sust, Chupurson and Misghar, where no damage has occurred, but people are suffering due to no economic activity and non availability of items of daily sustenance.
Displacement as a Safety Measure. Evacuation of endangered population from District Hunza and Gilgit started from 15 May 2010 and has been completed. Their belongings are intact and safe, however the damage can only be ascertained after the overflow of water from the lake. Details of registered IDPs is as follows:-

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Total population affected: Approximately 42,000 individuals.

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Initial Response

Deployment of Specialized Search and Rescue Team from 5 to 8 January.
Relief items supplied through daily Heli sorties (751) and C-130 aircrafts.
NHA made responsible to restore KKH.
NESPAK completed Dam Break Study and its effects downstream and upstream.
Spillway cut (24 Meter deep and 45 Meter wide) prepared / completed through FWO on 15 May 2010.

Current Response

Early warning system in place.
Evacuation of threatened areas against sudden outburst of water completed.
Army troops deployed in Hunza, Gilgit and Chillas to assist civil administration.
Helicopters placed at Gilgit for relief operation. 69 x helicopter sorties flown from 20-23 May and transported 1332 x passengers and 8.3 tons of food/fuel/ medicines.
Army Engineer Corps and FWO made responsible for maintenance of bridges and KKH respectively. Installation of Ropeways at Ganesh, Hini, Tishyot, Khanabad and Shayan Nagar has been completed.
Sustenance of population through provision of food and medicines.

Relief Details. Food / NFI support is being provided to GB Govt by ERC, other Government Departments, PRCS, FOCUS, various NGOs and UN has also been selectively involved.
Funds Provided

Federal Govt. Rs 100 Mn
Punjab Govt. 22 Trucks containing food items, 355 x tents & 400 Stoves
Sindh Govt. Rs 7 Mn

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autophile (autophile) 2010-05-27 09:38:37 +0500 #246

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PRIME MINISTER’S SECRETARIAT

NATIONAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY

ISLAMABAD

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UPDATE ON LANDSLIDING / LAKE (VILLAGE ATTA ABAD) - PERIOD COVERED UPTO 1800 HOURS 26 MAY 2010

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Latest Situation

Lake Details. Due to safety considerations measurement of free board has been stopped from 24 May onwards, approximate free board is 4 feet.
Expected time of over flow is likely between 28-29 May 2010.

Due to Land Sliding. 141 Houses (1652 individuals) of Village Attabad & Sarat displaced due to land sliding on 4 Jan. Need complete rehabilitation (land, housing and livelihood cash grant).
Due to Inundation. Following have been displaced due to inundation (starting from 10 January onwards till date). Their houses / land has submerged and damage assessment is possible only after the recession of water:-
Village Ainabad 32 Houses
Village Shishkat 101 Houses
Part of Village Gulmit/Hussaini 38 houses
Total 171 Houses
Grand Total: (including Atta Abad & Sarat) 312 Houses
Due to Blockage of Access Roads. All the valleys upstream of the lake, to include Shimshal, Sust, Chupurson and Misghar, where no damage has occurred, but people are suffering due to no economic activity and non availability of items of daily sustenance.
Displacement as a Safety Measure. Evacuation of endangered population from District Hunza and Gilgit has been completed. Their belongings are intact and safe, however the damage can only be ascertained after the overflow of water from the lake. Details of registered IDPs is as follows:-

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Kohistan District. District Administration Kohistan has evacuated a total of 1250 families (12381 individuals), 9 x camps have been established to look after them.

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Initial Response

Deployment of Specialized Search and Rescue Team from 5 to 8 January.
Relief items supplied through daily Heli sorties (751) and C-130 aircrafts.
NHA made responsible to restore KKH.
NESPAK completed Dam Break Study and its effects downstream and upstream.
Spillway cut (24 Meter deep and 45 Meter wide) prepared / completed through FWO on 15 May 2010.

Current Response

Early warning system in place.
Evacuation of threatened areas against sudden breach of water completed.
Army troops deployed in Hunza, Gilgit and Chillas to assist civil administration.
Helicopters placed at Gilgit for relief operation. 137 x helicopter sorties flown from 20-26 May and transported 1952 x passengers and 16.3 tons of food/fuel/ medicines.
Army Engineer Corps and FWO made responsible for maintenance of bridges and KKH respectively. Installation of Ropeways at Ganesh, Hini, Tishyot, Khanabad and Shayan Nagar has been completed.
Sustenance of population through provision of food and medicines.

Package Announced by Prime Minister (26 May 2010)

Rs: 200,000 per household will be given to all those who have lost their land (Cost effect: 100 Mn).
Rs 400,000 for completely damaged house and Rs 160,000 for partially damaged house will be provided (Cost effect: 200 Mn).
Livelihood cash grant of Rs 5000 per family per month for six months will be granted to those who have lost their houses (Cost effect: 15 Mn) to free them form livelihood concerns and allowing focus on construction of their houses.
Wheat and flour dumped by the GB Govt in Upper Hunza will be distributed free of cost to the affected population for two months in accordance with the existing scales (Cost effect: 4.5 Mn).
Additionally Rs 100,000 will be allotted to 171 submerged house owners of Ainabad, Shishkat and Gulmit by Pakistan Baitul Maal (Cost effect: 1.71 Mn).
Utility Stores Corporation will establish sale points at Gulmit and Sust immediately.
Provision of free food packages to affected / vulnerable population for next three months, especially those who have been cutoff due to blockage of access roads.
Govt of GB directed to establish an Education Assistance Fund to finance the students studying outside GB for two semesters.

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Haider53 (Haider53) 2010-05-27 09:43:30 +0500 #247

autophile (autophile) 2010-05-28 09:50:35 +0500 #248

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PRIME MINISTER’S SECRETARIAT

NATIONAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY

ISLAMABAD

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UPDATE ON LANDSLIDING / LAKE (VILLAGE ATTA ABAD) - PERIOD COVERED UPTO 1800 HOURS 27 MAY 2010

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Latest Situation

Lake Details. Due to safety considerations measurement of free board has been stopped from 24 May onwards, approximate free board is 2.4 feet.
Expected time of over flow is likely between night 28/29 May 2010.

Due to Land Sliding. 141 Houses (1652 individuals) of Village Attabad & Sarat displaced due to land sliding on 4 Jan. Need complete rehabilitation (land, housing and livelihood cash grant).
Due to Inundation. Following have been displaced due to inundation (starting from 10 January onwards till date). Their houses / land has submerged and damage assessment is possible only after the recession of water:-
Village Ainabad 32 Houses
Village Shishkat 101 Houses
Part of Village Gulmit/Hussaini 38 houses
Total 171 Houses
Grand Total: (including Atta Abad & Sarat) 312 Houses
Due to Blockage of Access Roads. All the valleys upstream of the lake, to include Shimshal, Sust, Chupurson and Misghar, where no damage has occurred, but people are suffering due to no economic activity and non availability of items of daily sustenance.
Displacement as a Safety Measure. Evacuation of endangered population from District Hunza and Gilgit has been completed. Their belongings are intact and safe, however the damage can only be ascertained after the overflow of water from the lake. Details of registered IDPs is as follows:-

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Kohistan District. District Administration Kohistan has evacuated a total of 1250 families (12381 individuals), 9 x camps have been established to look after them.

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Initial Response

Deployment of Specialized Search and Rescue Team from 5 to 8 January.
Relief items supplied through daily Heli sorties (751) and C-130 aircrafts.
NHA made responsible to restore KKH.
NESPAK completed Dam Break Study and its effects downstream and upstream.
Spillway cut (24 Meter deep and 45 Meter wide) prepared / completed through FWO on 15 May 2010.

Current Response

Early warning system in place.
Evacuation of threatened areas against sudden breach of water completed.
Army troops deployed in Hunza, Gilgit and Chillas to assist civil administration.
Helicopters placed at Gilgit for relief operation. 155 x helicopter sorties flown from 20-27 May and transported 2148 x passengers and 26.59 tons of food/fuel/ medicines.
Army Engineer Corps and FWO made responsible for maintenance of bridges and KKH respectively. Installation of Ropeways at Ganesh, Hini, Tishyot, Khanabad and Shayan Nagar has been completed.
Sustenance of population through provision of food and medicines.

Package Announced by Prime Minister (26 May 2010)

Rs: 200,000 per household will be given to all those who have lost their land (Cost effect: 100 Mn).
Rs 400,000 for completely damaged house and Rs 160,000 for partially damaged house will be provided (Cost effect: 200 Mn).
Livelihood cash grant of Rs 5000 per family per month for six months will be granted to those who have lost their houses (Cost effect: 15 Mn) to free them form livelihood concerns and allowing focus on construction of their houses.
Wheat and flour dumped by the GB Govt in Upper Hunza will be distributed free of cost to the affected population for two months in accordance with the existing scales (Cost effect: 4.5 Mn).
Additionally Rs 100,000 will be allotted to 171 submerged house owners of Ainabad, Shishkat and Gulmit by Pakistan Baitul Maal (Cost effect: 1.71 Mn).
Utility Stores Corporation will establish sale points at Gulmit and Sust immediately.
Provision of free food packages to affected / vulnerable population for next three months, especially those who have been cutoff due to blockage of access roads.
Govt of GB directed to establish an Education Assistance Fund to finance the students studying outside GB for two semesters.

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star2 (star2) 2010-05-29 04:33:42 +0500 #249

plz anybody provide us with latest pictures and videos of water entering spillway. Thanks.

incognito59 (incognito59) 2010-05-29 05:06:13 +0500 #250

Courtesy Pamir Times.

star2 (star2) 2010-05-29 08:50:13 +0500 #251

@incognito
Thanks, appreciate the effort.

More info will highly be appreciated time to time.

Regards.

star2 (star2) 2010-05-29 08:52:17 +0500 #252

initially the water flow is 200-300 cusic by the way.

autophile (autophile) 2010-05-29 16:16:39 +0500 #253

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PRIME MINISTER’S SECRETARIAT

NATIONAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY

ISLAMABAD

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UPDATE ON LANDSLIDING / LAKE (VILLAGE ATTA ABAD) - PERIOD COVERED UPTO 1800 HOURS 28 MAY 2010

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Latest Situation

Lake Details. Hunza lake has overtopped today, currently the outflow of the water on the spillway is 300 cusecs.
Lake situation is being monitored with Helicopter.

Due to Land Sliding. 141 Houses (1652 individuals) of Village Attabad & Sarat displaced due to land sliding on 4 Jan. Need complete rehabilitation (land, housing and livelihood cash grant).
Due to Inundation. Following have been displaced due to inundation (starting from 10 January onwards till date). Their houses / land has submerged and damage assessment is possible only after the recession of water:-
Village Ainabad 32 Houses
Village Shishkat 101 Houses
Part of Village Gulmit/Hussaini 38 houses
Total 171 Houses
Grand Total: (including Atta Abad & Sarat) 312 Houses
Due to Blockage of Access Roads. All the valleys upstream of the lake, to include Shimshal, Sust, Chupurson and Misghar, where no damage has occurred, but people are suffering due to no economic activity and non availability of items of daily sustenance.
Displacement as a Safety Measure. Evacuation of endangered population from District Hunza and Gilgit has been completed. Their belongings are intact and safe, however the damage can only be ascertained after the overflow of water from the lake. Details of registered IDPs is as follows:-

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Kohistan District. District Administration Kohistan has evacuated a total of 1250 families (12381 individuals), 9 x camps have been established to look after them.

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Initial Response

Deployment of Specialized Search and Rescue Team from 5 to 8 January.
Relief items supplied through daily Heli sorties (751) and C-130 aircrafts.
NHA made responsible to restore KKH.
NESPAK completed Dam Break Study and its effects downstream and upstream.
Spillway cut (24 Meter deep and 45 Meter wide) prepared / completed through FWO on 15 May 2010.

Current Response

Early warning system in place.
Evacuation of threatened areas against sudden breach of water completed.
Army troops deployed in Hunza, Gilgit and Chillas to assist civil administration.
Helicopters placed at Gilgit for relief operation. 163 x helicopter sorties flown from 20-28 May and transported 2246 x passengers and 26.59 tons of food/fuel/ medicines.
Army Engineer Corps and FWO made responsible for maintenance of bridges and KKH respectively. Installation of Ropeways at Ganesh, Hini, Tishyot, Khanabad and Shayan Nagar has been completed.
Sustenance of population through provision of food and medicines.

Package Announced by Prime Minister (26 May 2010)

Rs: 200,000 per household will be given to all those who have lost their land (Cost effect: 100 Mn).
Rs 400,000 for completely damaged house and Rs 160,000 for partially damaged house will be provided (Cost effect: 200 Mn).
Livelihood cash grant of Rs 5000 per family per month for six months will be granted to those who have lost their houses (Cost effect: 15 Mn) to free them form livelihood concerns and allowing focus on construction of their houses.
Wheat and flour dumped by the GB Govt in Upper Hunza will be distributed free of cost to the affected population for two months in accordance with the existing scales (Cost effect: 4.5 Mn).
Additionally Rs 100,000 will be allotted to 171 submerged house owners of Ainabad, Shishkat and Gulmit by Pakistan Baitul Maal (Cost effect: 1.71 Mn).
Utility Stores Corporation will establish sale points at Gulmit and Sust immediately.
Provision of free food packages to affected / vulnerable population for next three months, especially those who have been cutoff due to blockage of access roads.
Govt of GB directed to establish an Education Assistance Fund to finance the students studying outside GB for two semesters.

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HanifBhatti (Hanif Bhatti) 2010-05-29 16:25:27 +0500 #254

@Autophile
Thanks for the update.
Lets hope for the best.

itstariq (itstariq) 2010-05-30 02:47:46 +0500 #255

autophile (autophile) 2010-05-30 16:19:13 +0500 #256

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PRIME MINISTER’S SECRETARIAT

NATIONAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY

ISLAMABAD

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UPDATE ON LANDSLIDING / LAKE (VILLAGE ATTA ABAD) - PERIOD COVERED UPTO 1800 HOURS 29 MAY 2010

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Latest Situation

Lake Details. Hunza lake overtopped the spillway on 29 May, currently the outflow of the water on the spillway is 150 cusecs and seepage is 200 cusecs (total outflow = 350 cusecs).
Lake situation is being monitored with Helicopter.

Due to Land Sliding. 141 Houses (1652 individuals) of Village Attabad & Sarat displaced due to land sliding on 4 Jan. Need complete rehabilitation (land, housing and livelihood cash grant).
Due to Inundation. Following have been displaced due to inundation (starting from 10 January onwards till date). Their houses / land has submerged and damage assessment is possible only after the recession of water:-
Village Ainabad 32 Houses
Village Shishkat 101 Houses
Part of Village Gulmit/Hussaini 38 houses
Total 171 Houses
Grand Total: (including Atta Abad & Sarat) 312 Houses
Due to Blockage of Access Roads. All the valleys upstream of the lake, to include Shimshal, Sust, Chupurson and Misghar, where no damage has occurred, but people are suffering due to no economic activity and non availability of items of daily sustenance.
Displacement as a Safety Measure. Evacuation of endangered population from District Hunza and Gilgit has been completed. Their belongings are intact and safe, however the damage can only be ascertained after the overflow of water from the lake. Details of registered IDPs is as follows:-

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Kohistan District. District Administration Kohistan has evacuated a total of 1250 families (12381 individuals), 9 x camps have been established to look after them.

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Initial Response

Deployment of Specialized Search and Rescue Team from 5 to 8 January.
Relief items supplied through daily Heli sorties (751) and C-130 aircrafts.
NHA made responsible to restore KKH.
NESPAK completed Dam Break Study and its effects downstream and upstream.
Spillway cut (24 Meter deep and 45 Meter wide) prepared / completed through FWO on 15 May 2010.

Current Response

Early warning system in place.
Evacuation of threatened areas against sudden breach of water completed.
Army troops deployed in Hunza, Gilgit and Chillas to assist civil administration.
Helicopters placed at Gilgit for relief operation. 192 x helicopter sorties flown from 20-29 May and transported 2586 x passengers and 30.22 tons of food/fuel/ medicines.
Army Engineer Corps and FWO made responsible for maintenance of bridges and KKH respectively. Installation of Ropeways at Ganesh, Hini, Tishyot, Khanabad and Shayan Nagar has been completed.
Sustenance of population through provision of food and medicines.

Package Announced by Prime Minister (26 May 2010)

Rs: 200,000 per household will be given to all those who have lost their land (Cost effect: 100 Mn).
Rs 400,000 for completely damaged house and Rs 160,000 for partially damaged house will be provided (Cost effect: 200 Mn).
Livelihood cash grant of Rs 5000 per family per month for six months will be granted to those who have lost their houses (Cost effect: 15 Mn) to free them form livelihood concerns and allowing focus on construction of their houses.
Wheat and flour dumped by the GB Govt in Upper Hunza will be distributed free of cost to the affected population for two months in accordance with the existing scales (Cost effect: 4.5 Mn).
Additionally Rs 100,000 will be allotted to 171 submerged house owners of Ainabad, Shishkat and Gulmit by Pakistan Baitul Maal (Cost effect: 1.71 Mn).
Utility Stores Corporation will establish sale points at Gulmit and Sust immediately.
Provision of free food packages to affected / vulnerable population for next three months, especially those who have been cutoff due to blockage of access roads.
Govt of GB directed to establish an Education Assistance Fund to finance the students studying outside GB for two semesters.

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PRIME MINISTER’S SECRETARIAT

NATIONAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY

ISLAMABAD

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UPDATE ON LANDSLIDING / LAKE (VILLAGE ATTA ABAD) - PERIOD COVERED UPTO 1800 HOURS 30 MAY 2010

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Latest Situation

Lake Details. Hunza lake overtopped the spillway on 29 May, currently the total discharge of water form the lake is 900 cusecs.
Lake situation is being monitored with Helicopter.

Due to Land Sliding. 141 Houses (1652 individuals) of Village Attabad & Sarat displaced due to land sliding on 4 Jan. Need complete rehabilitation (land, housing and livelihood cash grant).
Due to Inundation. Following have been displaced due to inundation (starting from 10 January onwards till date). Their houses / land has submerged and damage assessment is possible only after the recession of water:-
Village Ainabad 32 Houses
Village Shishkat 101 Houses
Part of Village Gulmit/Hussaini 38 houses
Total 171 Houses
Grand Total: (including Atta Abad & Sarat) 312 Houses
Due to Blockage of Access Roads. All the valleys upstream of the lake, to include Shimshal, Sust, Chupurson and Misghar, where no damage has occurred, but people are suffering due to no economic activity and non availability of items of daily sustenance.
Displacement as a Safety Measure. Evacuation of endangered population from District Hunza and Gilgit has been completed. Their belongings are intact and safe, however the damage can only be ascertained after the overflow of water from the lake. Details of registered IDPs is as follows:-

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Kohistan District. District Administration Kohistan has evacuated a total of 1250 families (12381 individuals), 9 x camps have been established to look after them.

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Initial Response

Deployment of Specialized Search and Rescue Team from 5 to 8 January.
Relief items supplied through daily Heli sorties (751) and C-130 aircrafts.
NHA made responsible to restore KKH.
NESPAK completed Dam Break Study and its effects downstream and upstream.
Spillway cut prepared / completed through FWO on 15 May 2010.

Current Response

Early warning system in place.
Evacuation of threatened areas against sudden breach of water completed.
Army troops deployed in Hunza, Gilgit and Chillas to assist civil administration.
Helicopters placed at Gilgit for relief operation. 235 x helicopter sorties flown from 20-30 May and transported 3350 x passengers and 38.33 tons of food/fuel/ medicines.
Army Engineer Corps and FWO made responsible for maintenance of bridges and KKH respectively. Installation of Ropeways at Ganesh, Hini, Tishyot, Khanabad and Shayan Nagar has been completed.
Sustenance of population through provision of food and medicines.

Package Announced by Prime Minister (26 May 2010)

Rs: 200,000 per household will be given to all those who have lost their land.
Rs 400,000 for completely damaged house and Rs 160,000 for partially damaged house will be provided.
Livelihood cash grant of Rs 5000 per family per month for six months will be granted to those who have lost their housesto free them form livelihood concerns and allowing focus on construction of their houses.
Wheat and flour dumped by the GB Govt in Upper Hunza will be distributed free of cost to the affected population for two months in accordance with the existing scales.
Additionally Rs 100,000 will be allotted to 171 submerged house owners of Ainabad, Shishkat and Gulmit by Pakistan Baitul Maal.
Utility Stores Corporation will establish sale points at Gulmit and Sust immediately.
Provision of free food packages to affected / vulnerable population for next three months, especially those who have been cutoff due to blockage of access roads.
Govt of GB directed to establish an Education Assistance Fund to finance the students studying outside GB for two semesters.

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itstariq (itstariq) 2010-05-31 23:40:39 +0500 #259

itstariq (itstariq) 2010-06-02 07:13:31 +0500 #260