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2007 Pakistan Cyclone and Floods Preliminary Damage and Needs Assessment (Balochistan and Sindh)

Core Content Overview

This document presents a preliminary Damage and Needs Assessment (DNA) conducted by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and World Bank (WB) for the Government of Pakistan (GoPakistan) following the June 2007 cyclone and subsequent floods in Balochistan and Sindh provinces. The assessment was carried out between July 26 and September 4, 2007, in coordination with the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Provincial Disaster Management Authorities (PDMAs), and various international and local stakeholders.

The report outlines the extent of damage and the associated costs, with a focus on the recovery and reconstruction strategies required to address the crisis. It also includes recommendations for improving institutional capacity, integrating disaster risk management (DRM), and ensuring equitable recovery for vulnerable groups.

Main Points and Key Information

Cyclone and Flood Impact

• Date of Event: The cyclone Yemyin struck on June 26, 2007, followed by torrential rains that caused severe flooding.
• Affected Areas:
  • 14 districts in Balochistan: Jhal Magsi, Naseerabad, Jaffarabad, Bolan, Kech, Khuzdar, Kharan, Awaran, Gwadar, Washuk, Chaghai, Mastung, Kalat, Naushki.
  • 2 districts in Sindh: Kamber and Dadu.
• Human Impact:
  • 420 deaths, 109 missing, and 371,092 people without shelter.
  • Approximately 72,000 houses destroyed.
  • 2.5 million people affected.
• Economic Impact:
  • Total direct losses: US$340 million (Rs. 20.4 billion).
  • Total indirect losses: US$197 million (Rs. 11.8 billion).
  • Total losses: US$537 million (Rs. 32.2 billion).
  • Total reconstruction costs: US$546 million (Rs. 32.8 billion).
  • Total cost of the disaster: US$674 million (Rs. 40.6 billion).

Key Sectors Affected

Government and International Response

• Government Actions:
  • The President and Prime Minister visited the affected areas.
  • The newly established NDMA coordinated relief efforts.
  • A relief program was announced providing Rs. 15,000 per household.
• Relief Efforts:
  • Over 90,000 tents, 60,000 blankets, 8,200 tons of rations, and 33 tons of seeds were distributed.
  • Over 400,000 people received medical assistance.
  • Army engineers and medical teams were deployed to restore infrastructure and provide aid.
• International Response:
  • UN agencies and NGOs (e.g., UNICEF, UNHCR, Mercy Corps, etc.) contributed to relief efforts.
  • A flash appeal of US$38 million was launched by the UN Emergency Relief Coordinator.

Guiding Principles for Recovery and Reconstruction

• Rapid rebuilding of livelihoods: Focus on reviving local economies through production, trade, and employment opportunities.
• Local ownership and empowerment: Utilize local knowledge, skills, and resources to ensure community participation.
• Decentralization and subsidiarity: Make decisions at the lowest possible level to ensure locally appropriate solutions.
• Vulnerability focus: Prioritize recovery for the most vulnerable groups such as women, children, and the disabled.
• Poverty reduction: Ensure that recovery efforts do not neglect non-affected areas and maintain development progress.
• Capacity restoration: Rebuild local administrative and infrastructure capacities.
• Transparency and accountability: Ensure open processes and effective judicial systems.
• Disaster risk reduction (DRR): Integrate DRR into development projects to avoid new risks and protect the environment.
• Private sector and civil society engagement: Encourage private investment and community involvement in reconstruction.
• Coordinated recovery: Ensure seamless integration of relief, early recovery, and reconstruction phases.
• Holistic development: Align future development with reconstruction to promote sustainable growth.

Conclusion

The assessment highlights the significant economic, social, and environmental damage caused by the 2007 cyclone and floods in Balochistan and Sindh. It emphasizes the need for a coordinated, equitable, and sustainable recovery strategy that integrates disaster risk management and prioritizes the most vulnerable populations. The total estimated cost of the disaster is US$674 million, with the majority of the reconstruction costs (US$546 million) allocated to economic sectors, particularly agriculture, livestock, and irrigation.

The report serves as a foundational document for the Government of Pakistan and its international partners to develop and implement a comprehensive recovery and reconstruction plan.