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Summary and Highlights
Days since October 8th Earthquake: 249
- UNDSS will take over roads reporting from UNJLC as of 1 July.
- Reports on a supposed ban on distributions in Bagh vary. Agencies/NGOs are advised to contact their local authorities.
- Regarding the 18 villages in AJK: UNHCR's latest estimate on the number of people requiring relocation is 6,000.
Contents
1. UNJLC Mission Update
2. Bagh Update
3. Muzaffarabad IDP Update
4. CASEVAC/MEDEVAC
1. UNJLC Mission Update
All roads reported on by UNJLC are currently open. With UNJLC ceasing operations on 30 June, road updates will no longer be provided past this date. As information on the status of roads is crucial to the planning of operations, UNJLC has been seeking to identify an agency to take over road reporting. UNDSS has now agreed to take on this responsibility and will start sending out road updates at hub level as of 1 July.
The Monsoon Logistics Planning Snapshot is available at -> Monsoon Logistics Planning Snapshot
Requests for hard copy maps (current or new) should be submitted no later than 15 June to unjlcmapping@gmail.com.
2. Bagh Update
There are varying reports on the supposed ban on distribution activities in the district of Bagh. Agencies and NGOs are advised to contact their local authorities for information on the need for an NOC for distribution.
The camp at Chattar has been designated as the official residual camp.
3. Muzaffarabad IDP Update
A second seismic survey has been conducted by a British geological team, the Pakistan military and the Pakistan Geological Survey on the 18 villages in AJK which are at risk of landslides and floods during the coming Monsoon season. The survey identifies high, medium and low risk zones. Only the population in zones at high risk would need to be relocated.
The latest estimate on the number of people that require relocation from UNHCR, which was confirmed by the Camp Management Organisation (CMO), stands at 6,000 persons. Relocations are planned to be finished by the end of June. Expectations are that, where possible, people will stay with relatives or camp on spare land near their homes/villages. This would reduce the number of people requiring accommodation in camps and implies the need for distribution of relief goods in a wider area.
Intentions are to keep the 43 camps currently operating open. These camps are able to absorb an extra 12,500 persons. Should the demand be higher, five decommissioned camps could be reopened.
4. CASEVAC/MEDEVAC
UNDSS is in the process of drafting a protocol to formalise the agreement between the UN and the Pakistan Military on CASEVAC/MEDEVAC (Casualty Evacuation/Medical Evacuation) for employees of UN Agencies and NGOs. In the interim, please contact the Field Security Coordination Officer (FSCO), Mr. Royston Wright, in case of an emergency. Contact numbers are: 051-2800095 or 0345-8543292.