Situation Overview
IOM continues to assist the people and Government of Pakistan by supporting communities affected by natural disasters together with regular programmes focusing on migration management, migration health, disaster preparedness, and resettlement movements and community stabilization implemented in coordination with other development and humanitarian counterparts.
During March, uncharacteristic rains affected thousands of people in Northern Pakistan and hindered ongoing humanitarian assistance for communities previously impacted by the 2015 floods and earthquake. The effects of the flash floods and landslides caused by the rains were worsened due to a strong earthquake in April measuring 6.6, originating in Afghanistan’s Badakhshan province.
Activities to support displaced and returning people in North-West Pakistan are ongoing in close coordination with the provincial and Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) disaster management authorities.
A total of 129,012 families have returned with 16,239 returning in 2016. 174,779 families remain displaced and are expected to return to FATA in 2016.