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On 14th June 2010, Northern Rakhine State (NRS) received heavy rainfall (13.5 inches within 24 hours) and high tides causing heavy floods. Preliminary assessment of the impact by CARE and partner international agencies identified water and sanitation, food, basic non-food items and temporary shelter as priority needs. In view of the situation, AusAID provided CARE with additional funding through an existing livelihood project1 to implement emergency relief activities, including WASH, in the flood affected areas. The NRS WASH project duration was of 10 months and was implemented during September 2010 to June 2011. The goal of the NRS WASH project was to mitigate the impact of flooding on vulnerable people in Northern Rakhine State with project activities specifically aiming to provide:
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Improved access to safe water
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Improved sanitation and hygiene
The project was implemented by CARE, within the coordinating framework of the WASH Cluster and in partnership with communities and village-based committees to ensure no overlap with other agencies and consistency of WASH activities. CARE augmented WASH assistance to communities by restoring ponds, improving water quality, and construction of latrines damaged by flood. Around 8,039 households in 52 villages (24 villages in Buthidaung Township and 28 villages in Maungdaw Township) in NRS benefited from the various projectsupported WASH activities.