Overview

The annual report for the support of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) in 2012 in Tajikistan was prepared together by the IFRC Country Representation in Tajikistan and the Red Crescent Society of Tajikistan and highlights the top-line achievements and constraints during the reporting period. Below, the most significant events are highlighted, and a more detailed summary is provided throughout the report.

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Reporting Period: 4 April 2013 – 10 April 2013
Donor: OFDA/USAID
Submission Date: 10 April 2013

Incidents Update:
During the reporting period four natural disaster incidents were reported.

Central Region:

Incidents Update:

During the reporting period no new natural disasterincidents were reported, below are the updates of assessments and response.

Central Region:

SRINAGAR: An avalanche warning was today issued by the state authorities for higher reaches of Kashmir following snowfall in the Valley.

Divisional Commissioner Kashmir has issued an avalanche warning today in view of the fresh snowfall in areas of Kashmir Valley, an official spokesman said.

People living in areas like Nowgam, Chowkibal, Budnambal, Karnah, Keran, Jumagand, Kenthawali, Machil and Lashdat along the Line of Control in north Kashmir have been advised not to venture into steep avalanche-prone slopes, he said.

Conflict activities almost doubled in February, hampering the implementation of humanitarian programs and harming humanitarian personnel and assets.

Incidents Update:

During the reporting period six natural disaster incidents were reported.

Central Region:

Incidents Update:

During the reporting period three natural disaster incidents were reported.

Central Region:

Link: Afghanistan – Complex Emergency Fact Sheet #2, Fiscal year (FY) 2013