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Problem / Project
Background
North central Afghanistan once again faced a major flood at
the beginning of August 2003 when a natural dam holding back
a large pool of water high in the mountains in the Hazara
Valley collapsed. This occurred around 11:00 PM, when everybody
was asleep.
The flash flood damaged and destroyed up to 60 houses, 175
grip (280,000,000 square metres) of farmland, 20 mills, and
killing 300 animals and several people. For many in this area,
the annual wheat crop was on the verge of being harvested
when it was washed away by the flood.
12 villages of Darah Azara District of Panjshir Valley were
devastated by the flood.
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Following an initial assessment meetings
were organised with District Governor and other local officials
(as well as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Interior
and Ministry of Defence) who provided support in this very
sensitive area.
The most vulnerable families affected by
the flood were selected and provided tokens to receive food
items. Food items were purchased from Kabul and transported
250km, oftentimes through very difficult mountain roads, to
the affected region.
Project Objectives
To alleviate the short-term suffering and food shortages of
the people harmed by the devastating flood.
Project Activities
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Negotiated for and received approval to distribute emergency
relief items in one of the most sensitive areas of Afghanistan
(Panjshir Valley)
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Distributed 12,000 kg wheat flour, 1680 kg rice, 1200
kg sugar, 960 kg beans, 1200 kg cooking oil and 240 kg
black tea to 240 at-risk families
Beneficiaries
240 families (1440 individuals) from 12 isolated villages
facing food shortages and serious risks of malnutrition due
to losses sustained from a devastating flash-floods
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