New Government figures as of 6 May (20:00, UTC +5:45) show that the number of houses destroyed in the earthquake-affected districts is at least twice as high as previously reported; 284,455 houses have now been confirmed destroyed and another 234,102 damaged. The numbers of reported casualties also increased to 7,675 deaths and 16,392 injured. According to OCHA assessment cell‟s initial estimates, based on Government data, the highest rates of destruction and damage to housing are reported in Sindhupalchowk, Gorkha, Nuwakot, Ramechhap and Dhading. Estimates may increase as more areas are being reached.In Sindhupalchowk, the level of damage is said to significantly increase with altitude. Almost all houses made of stone and mud plaster, typical at higher altitudes, were destroyed and many families are still living outside their homes in makeshift shelters. In Kathmandu Valley, the Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM) Cluster assessed 103 sites, of which 58 open air sites remain and host some 37,500 internally displaced persons (IDPs). Provision of services in the sites is said to be uneven and primarily community-led. The Government and humanitarian partners have by now reached all the affected districts and are refining information on needs of affected people, particularly in remote and hard-to-reach areas. The Government continues to coordinate relief support from over 16 countries. Over 10,600 metric tons (MT) of rice, sugar, salt, beans and lentils were distributed to support communities in the affected districts. Another 7,500 MTs of food were distributed through local government bodies.
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Publisher:
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Bulletin or Poster
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Keywords:
EARTHQUAKES, NATURAL DISASTERS, EARTHQUAKE ZONES, SEISMIC ACTIVITY, GEOLOGICAL FAULTS, DISASTER RELIEF, DISASTER VICTIMS, DISASTER-PRONE AREAS, FUNDING, AID FINANCING, HUMANITARIAN RESPONSE, CAMP COORDINATION, CAMP MANAGEMENT, EARLY RECOVERY, EDUCATION, EMERGENCY TELECOMMUNICATIONS, FOOD SECURITY, FOOD AID, HEALTH, HEALTH AID, LOGISTICS, NUTRITION, PROTECTION, SHELTER, EMERGENCY SHELTER, WATER, SANITATION, AID COORDINATION
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Thematic Group:
UNOCHA
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Humanitarian Coordination and Affair
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Thesaurus:
13.02.00
- Disaster Prevention, Preparedness And Relief
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