JTF 505 Nepal Earthquake INFOSUM
UNCLASSIFIED JTF 505 Nepal Earthquake INFOSUM Date: 20150509 1400 Serial: NPL-HADR-INFOSUM-017-15 Information Cutoff: 20150509 1200 CONTENTS: 1. Executive Overview 2. Priority Intelligence Requirements 3. Weather 4. Collections 5. General Situation 6. National and International Response 7. NGO Response 8. Other Links 9. Additional Graphics UNCLASSIFIED Page 1 of 17 UNCLASSIFIED Deaths (Nepal) Injuries (Nepal) Affected Population In need of 7,903 (GoN, 20150509) 17,803 (GoN, 20150509) 8 million (UNOCHA, 20150430) Search and Rescue: Heavy equipment for rubble removal Health: Medical supplies and medications, tents for hospitals, body bags and additional surgical (orthopedic) equipment and supplies. Shelter: Tents, family kits, plastic sheets, blankets WASH: Provisions of safe drinking water and hygiene kits Other: Generators, Mobile storage units, Comm equipment (ACAPS, 20150502) USAID Priority for JTF-505 1. Shelter 2. WASH 3. Medicine and non-food items 1. Executive Overview: (U) Normalcy appears to be returning to Kathmandu and relief distribution has increased throughout all districts due to the use of helicopters. District markets are showing signs of recovery: 113 markets were assessed in 12 districts, and only 4 percent were reported as not functioning. This is a sharp decrease from the situation on 1 May, when 50 percent of surveyed markets were not functioning. The government of Nepal (GoN) and humanitarian partners have now reached all affected districts, but have not reached all affected areas. The GoN agencies are refining information concerning the needs of affected people, particularly in remote and hard-to-reach areas. Populations in Kathmandu IDP camps have decreased, and many are only there during evening hours. Population movement is taking place within and across districts. The remainder of displaced people have moved into tents/camps, or are staying with family or friends. China has cleared debris from a vital road linking Nepal and China. In order to relieve pressure on Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA), many NGOs have begun to transport relief via overland routes from India to Kathmandu. The Nepalese Army (NA) has confirmed the increase in the total numbers of homes destroyed to 288,798 and 254,112 damaged. 2. Standing Priority Information Requirements (PIRs): 1. (U) Are there any forecasted weather events that may disrupt HADR operations or threaten JTF505 in the joint area of operations or joint area of interest? 2. (U) Are there indications of hostile, aggravated or desperate affected persons that could disrupt the delivery of aid or the safety of JFT-505 forces? 3. (U) Are there physical or environmental factors that pose risk to mission or transition for JTF-505 HADR operations? 4. (U) What are the threats (criminal, insurgent, terrorist, or medical) to JTF-505 that pose risk to the forces? 5. (U) What are the threats (political, diplomatic, criminal, insurgent, terrorist, or medical) to JTF505 that pose risk to mission? 6. (U) Are there indications of any organization or group attempting to exploit the disaster to progress an agenda or discredit the GoN and/or the USG/JTF-505? UNCLASSIFIED Page 2 of 17 UNCLASSIFIED 3. Weather: UNCLASSIFIED Page 3 of 17 UNCLASSIFIED UNCLASSIFIED Page 4 of 17 UNCLASSIFIED 4. Collections: (U) Commercial imagery and Non-Traditional ISR (NTISR) (UH-1Y, MV-22) are the primary overhead collection means for JTF 505. The focus of commercial imagery remains on SECTOR 4 in the east. Weather continues to be a limiting factor in collection of commercial imagery. (U) MISREP005 reports that VENGEANCE01 (UH-1Y) conducted aerial reconnaissance to assess the following LZs: 1. BIGU (45R VL 08541 80337) 2. KHOPACHAGU (45R VL 09662 69846) 3. ORNAG (45R VL 20874 75988) 4. SHYAMA (45R VL 26031 60503). All LZs were confirmed suitable for landing, however, further coordination for landing needs to be done with the Nepalese Army for LZs KHOPACHAGU and SHYAMA. LZs BIGU and ORNAG can be viewed by NTISR in the following images: UNCLASSIFIED Page 5 of 17 UNCLASSIFIED 5. General Situation: (U) As of 8 May, the Nepalese Army has identified and staged 51 tons of relief supplies for distribution in sector 4 (MNMCC, 20150508) (U) As of 8 May, the GoN confirmed an increase in the total numbers of houses destroyed to 288,798 and 254,112 damaged (PACOM SitRep, 20150508) (U) On 8 May, the 31 km highway connecting China and Nepal was reopened (MNMCC, 20150508) (U) Providing emergency shelter to affected communities in remote and hard to reach areas continues to be a priority as monsoon season is scheduled to begin in June (UNOCHA, 20150508) (U) The ERT reports that population movements have occurred within and across districts. Those displaced have moved into tents/camps, or are staying with family or friends Populations in Kathmandu IDP camps have decreased, and many people are only there at night (IMC, 20150508) (U) The WFP has begun to utilize the land route from India to relieve pressure on TIA. (WFP, 20150508) (U) The Reception and Departure Center at TIA ceased operations, as most international search and rescue teams have now departed (OCHA, 20150508) (U) A fleet of 4x4 vehicles was contracted for the logistics hubs in Chautari and Deurali (UNOCHA, 20150508) (U) Markets are showing signs of quick recovery: 113 markets were assessed in 12 districts. Only 4 percent were reported as not functioning (shops damaged or destroyed, food stocks completely depleted or ruined, or shopkeepers and traders displaced or affected). This is a sharp decrease from the situation on 1 May, when 50 percent of surveyed markets were not functioning (CFE-DMHA, 20150508) (U) Although road access has improved significantly in recent days, many affected areas including large parts of Dhading, Dolakha, Gorkha, Rasuwa, and Sindhupalchok districts are accessible only by helicopter (USAID, 20150508) (U) The Nepal Oil Corporation is meeting demand of fuel for relief operations and at gas pumps (DODCTK SITREP, 20150507) (U) The Nepalese Army will deploy half a platoon to all the Village Development Committees (VDCs) of the 16 affected districts. A total of 10,000 soldiers will be deployed in these areas to support relief efforts (UNOCHA, 20150507) (U) The priority of effort for the Nepalese Army over the next 24 to 48 hours is troop movement and the movement of relief supplies. The Nepalese Army is specifically seeking support in demolition engineering, building assessments and controlled demolitions since there are a large number of severely damaged buildings (JTF-505 FWD, 20150507) (U) Planting season normally takes place before the monsoon. Last year’s monsoon began on 20 June. Planting for maize was underway when the earthquake struck and planting for rice and millet is due to start in June (CFE-DMHA, 20150506) Sector 4 (See Map Chip in Additional Graphics for Location) • (U) UNICEF has responded to WASH needs of 251,647 people in 10 districts to include Kavrepalanchok and Ramechhap (UNICEF, 20150506) • (U) As of 6 May, GoN reports most affected areas are: Sindhuli, Dolakha, Ramechhap and 10 other districts outside of sector 4 (CFE-DMHA, 20150506) Dolakha District (U) A 4.9 magnitude aftershock in Dolakha occurred at 0632 local time (32 km S of Kodari). No reported damage (USGS, 20150508) UNCLASSIFIED Page 6 of 17 UNCLASSIFIED • (U) The route from Gongar to Lamabagar is closed and will take 2-4 months to open (UNOCHA; 20150505) Kavrepalanchok District • (U) According to the Ministry of Health and Population, a temporary field hospital has been established within the district (UNICEF, 20150506) • (U) A storage facility in Dhulikhel will be established to increase the Humanitarian Staging Area (HSA) capacity, to help de-congest TIA and to offer storage capacity for aid shipments before onward movement (Logistics Cluster, 20150506) • (U) Emergency health kits, surgical instruments, first aid kits, tents, and blankets were transported to Dhulikhel on 6 May. One emergency health kit can serve the needs of 30,000 people in affected districts for one month (UNICEF, 20150506) Ramechhap District (U) According to UNICEF, medicines and tents were supplied to the District Health Office (UNICEF, 20150506) (U) According to UNOCHA assessment cell’s initial estimates, based on Government data, the highest rates of destruction and damage to housing are reported in Ramechhap and 4 other districts outside sector 4 (UNOCHA, 20150506) (U) The Logistic Management Division dispatched medicines and supplies to Ramechhap and and five other districts outside sector 4 (WHO, 20150506) Okhaldhunga District (U) NGO assessment teams supported by WHO deployed to Okhaldhunga district to assess the status and needs of district hospitals (WHO; 20150503) Sindhuli District • (U) WASH supplies are ready to be dispatched to 10 VDCs but are pending approval from the District Disaster Relief Committee (DDRC) (UNICEF, 20150506) • (U) According to Humanity Road, as of 5 May, Dewrali tar-4.6 (27.93N 84.55E) and Solpathana (27.19N 86.31E) Village Development Committee (VDC) have not received aid (Humanity Road, 20150506) • (U) According to Humanity road, over 3,000 family homes were destroyed. They need shelter, food, water, medicine, fuel, and other basic supplies such as blankets, clothing, and cooking utensils (Humanity Road, 20150504) Sector 3 (See Map Chip in Additional Graphics for Location) • (U) Status of route in Nuwakot and Rasuwa: Trisuli to Bidur to Dhunche: the road is open, however, only small vehicles (4x4 jeeps) are allowed. Caution is advised due to risk of new landslides. It is not advised to travel the route at night (Logistics Cluster, 20150505) Sindhupalchok District (U) Five emergency water units were installed and are operational in Chautara. The units are providing water to the hospital and communities (UNOCHA, 20150508) (U) According to the CCCM cluster meeting minutes, due to the hilly conditions of the district, there are very few open spaces, the few sites that do exist are overcrowded and require attention (CCCM cluster meeting minutes, 20150506) UNCLASSIFIED Page 7 of 17 UNCLASSIFIED Nuwakot District (U) 3 VDC secretaries were assaulted by dissatisfied people. Tension continues to increase among the affected population (No Further Information) (Early Recovery Cluster SitRep, 20150508) • (U) OxFam’s assessments reveal that the earthquake destroyed approximately 80-90% of traditional brick or stone buildings in assessed VDCs, as well as 80-90% of grain storage and animal sheds were destroyed (USAID, 20150506) • (U) The gravel road connecting Trishuli Bazar/ Bidur Municiapality to Kintang VDC via Deurali VDC is operational (35 km). It is passable for heavy trucks (Logistics Cluster, 20150505) • (U) According to Humanity Road, Samundradevi VDC (27.830000N, 85.35E) - 855 houses have collapsed. Needs include tents, blankets, food items, water purifiers, sanitation kits, and medicines (Humanity Road, 20150506) Sector 2 (See Map Chip in Additional Graphics for Location) • (U) In Dhading and Gorkha districts, International Medical Corps has formed an operational base and is responding in remote locations, several of which are only accessible by helicopter (International Medical Corps, 20150505) Dhading District • (U) The International Medical Corps is operating Mobile Medical Units (MMU). It is reported that 36 health facilities have collapsed and 17 are partially damaged (International Medical Corps, 20150505) • (U) Five of the six VDCs are accessible by main road; however, many of the roads have blockages caused by the earthquake. The remaining VDC, is only accessible by helicopter (International Medical Corps, 20150505) • (U) The gravel road from Dhading Besi to Tripureshwor VDC via Katunje VDC is open (25 km). However, only small vehicles (4 x 4 jeeps) are allowed (Logistics Cluster, 20150505) Gorkha District • (U) There is an increasing number of people seeking ways to return to their villages (UNOCHA, 20150508) • (U) Electricity and water supplies are now available at the Gorkha District Headquarters (UNOCHA, 20150508) • (U) The International Medical Corps’ emergency response team (ERT) has facilitated the delivery of 700lbs of rice and non-food items (IMC, 20150508) • (U) In Laprak, NGOs have reported a lack of shelter, food, water, and medicines (UNOCHA, 20150508) • (U) Logistics hub in Deurali is now operational with four Mobile Storage Units (MSU) (Logistics Cluster, 20150506) • (U) According to Humanity Road, as of 5 May, Takukot-9 had not received aid, and about 150 families in Manakamana needed food. (Humanity Road, 20150506) Lamjung District • (U) The first shipment of relief materials to include food and tarpaulins arrived in Lamjung district. (Lutheran World Relief, 20150505) UNCLASSIFIED Page 8 of 17 UNCLASSIFIED Sector 1 (See Map Chip in Additional Graphics for Location) Kathmandu District • (U) As of 4 May, Charghare, Chobhar (27.666667, 85.283333) needs food, shelter materials, and blankets. It is only 20 minutes road distance from the Balkhu section of the ring road and is accessible from Taudaha or Kritipur. The village has less than 100 households and more than 70 % of the homes have collapsed (Humanity Road, 20150505) • (U) 103 IDP sites were assessed in Kathmandu, 58 of which remain open and host approximately 37,494 IDPs. The provision of services has been uneven and primarily community-led (IQM-QIM, 20150505) Latipur District • (U) NSTR Bhaktapur District • (U) According to a Government of Canada NGO, approximately 50%-70% of buildings are presently uninhabitable, while 10% are completely destroyed (USAID, 20150506) 6. National and International Response: (U) Bangladesh: Deployed medical assistance teams (19 personnel) (CFE-DMHA, 20150508) (U) Bulgaria: will provide 40,000 USD from the 2015 budget of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for development and Humanitarian Aid (CFE-DMHA, 20150508) (U) Canada: Has contributed over 40,000 humanitarian relief items to the hardest hit areas of Nepal (Government of Canada, 20150508) (U) Indonesia: Deployed Medical and Search and Rescue Teams (105 personnel) (CFE-DMHA, 20150508) 7. NGO Response: (U) International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC): The IFRC has mobilized a major airlift of relief items from its logistics hub in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, with flights arriving almost daily. Additionally, relief is also being trucked overland across the Indian border, but logistical challenges remain. The IFRC’s international humanitarian response to the earthquake has scaled up significantly in recent days (CFE-DMHA, 20150507) (U) UNHAS has two Mi8 helicopters available for relief transportation and one AS-350 available for assessment missions. Four additional Mi8 helicopters are being made available and will be operational in the coming two weeks. Additionally, the Mission Aviation Federation (MAF) announced they will support operations with 2 additional small aircraft with the capacity to fly at high altitude. The aircraft will be available for subsidized rates to international and national organizations. MAF plans to complement the disaster response to inaccessible areas through UNHAS (UNOCHA HuMOCC Meeting Minutes, 20150507) (U) Emergency Telecommunications Cluster: Has establish internet connectivity in Deurali, Gorkha district, and sub-on-site operations coordination center in Chantara, Sindhupalchok District (UNICT Humanitarian Emergency Platform, 20150506) UNCLASSIFIED Page 9 of 17 UNCLASSIFIED 8. Other Links: Joint Task Force 505 J2: https://intelshare.intelink.gov/sites/jtf505/SitePages/Home.aspx Nepal Disaster Reduction Portal: http://www.drrportal.gov.np/ Relief Web: http://reliefweb.int/disaster/eq-2015-000048-npl#content_top Humanitarian Response: http://www.humanitarianresponse.info/en/operations/nepal/documents?search=&page=1 Humanity Road: http://humanityroad.org/apr25nepalquake/ UN OCHA: http://www.unocha.org/ APAN: https://community.apan.org/pacom-hadr/nepal_hadr/default.aspx Crisis Group: http://www.crisisgroup.org/en/regions/asia/south-asia/nepal.aspx Prevention Web: http://www.preventionweb.net/english/countries/asia/npl/ WHO: http://www.who.int/countries/npl/en/ USAID: http://www.usaid.gov/nepal ACAPS: http://www.acaps.org/search/nepal UNCLASSIFIED Page 10 of 17 UNCLASSIFIED Additional Graphics: UNCLASSIFIED Page 11 of 17 UNCLASSIFIED UNCLASSIFIED Page 12 of 17 UNCLASSIFIED UNCLASSIFIED Page 13 of 17 UNCLASSIFIED UNCLASSIFIED Page 14 of 17 UNCLASSIFIED UNCLASSIFIED Page 15 of 17 UNCLASSIFIED UNCLASSIFIED Page 16 of 17 UNCLASSIFIED UNCLASSIFIED Page 17 of 17
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