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Pakistan: Flash Update – Afghanistan/Pakistan Earthquake #6

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Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
Country: Afghanistan, Pakistan

Overview

Khyber - Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and the Federally Administered Tribal Areas were the most affected districts in the earthquake, and are the focus of relief activities.

The se areas received heavy showers and some snowfall during the week, compounding the hardship of the affected population.

The weather condition s are also hindering the relief operations and helicopter missions have become challenging. The movement of relief items is now more dependent upon transport through roads , which is leading to delays in reaching the affected people.

While the number of injuries and deathsh as remained fairly consistent, reported housing damages have tripled this week as government assessments are compiled. NDMA has developed a system for confirming and managing housing damage compensation claims.

According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department, the weather will remain cold in the coming days with evening temperatures going below freezing. Continued rain is possible in the coming days.


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