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Overview
- Wide-spread flooding since 15th September in the 29 districts of northern Bihar state has affected 4.5 million people including 2.1 million children(1).
- Five persons died as per the Govt. report. Local Media report much higher numbers.
- 639 Gram Panchayats (local administrative unit) affected with 280,000 people evacuated to safe places.
- 238 Community kitchens are serving food to 3,30,000 people.
- UNICEF in coordination with the State Inter-Agency Group is conducting Joint Rapid Needs Assessment, currently ongoing.
- As a core strategy, 300 UNICEF supported professionals are supporting districts administration and social sector line-departments for effective response and early recovery planning.
- 191,000 dry ration kits distributed by Government.
- More than 2100 boats are involved in Government response, including eleven boat ambulances.
- All the major rivers are currently showing declining levels of water and rains are not forecasted(2).
Immediate needs based on field visits & Joint Rapid needs findings from 14 districts.
- Sufficient food for Flood affected households.
- Clean drinking water
- Packed or energy dense food for children 6 month to 3 yrs.
- Safe sanitation
- Sanitary supplies for adolescent girls and women
- Child-friendly spaces
- Disinfectants.
- Community Engagement
UNICEF requires USD 250,000 for immediate response.
(1) Daily flood reports released by the disaster management department, Government of Bihar.
(2) Release by the Water Resource Department, Government of Bihar