Description
Since Wednesday morning, on 1, May, 2024, heavy rains fell on the provinces of Iraq in varying amounts over two days, resulting in human and material damages as detailed below:
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Diyala: The regions of Kishkool and Al-Salam were affected by rain floods, causing damage to 86 families, equivalent to 516 individuals.
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Maysan: 14 families were affected by floods, totaling 84 individuals. The total number of flood-affected families in Iraq is 100, equivalent to 600 individuals.
Request For Assistance
Government Requests International Assistance: No
NS Requests International Assistance: No
Information Bulletin Published
No
Actions taken by Federation
General
Water & Sanitation
food aid
Health
First Aid
Relief/Supply distribution
CTP/Basic needs
Summary
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies / Iraq Delegation established a Disaster Relief Emergency Fund (DREF) to provide support to flood-affected areas in Iraq. They provided food parcels, household items, and cash grants to assist families in coping with the crisis.
Actions taken by National Society
General
Damage/Needs assessment
Search & Rescue
food aid
First Aid
Relief/Supply distribution
Summary
The National Response Teams of the Iraqi Red Crescent Society in Diyala, Erbil, and Maysan, under the supervision of the central office of the Iraqi Red Crescent Society, responded to the flood disaster to minimize its impact. The following activities were carried out: A ) In Maysan: 1-a rapid field assessment was conducted, showing damage to only 14 families. 2 – Provided 14 food parcels, 14 kettles, 28 water tanks, 84 blankets, 14 kerosene stoves, 28 tarpaulins, 14 water jerycan, 28 hand towels, and 14 kitchen sets. B) Diyala: 1) Rapid Field Damage and Needs Assessment Implementation. 2 )Provided 86 food parcels, 86 kettles, 172 blankets, 86 kerosene stoves, 86 tarpaulins, 86 water jerycan, and 86 kitchen sets.
Contacts
Originator
Raed abdulsajjad jassim, DM STAFF, [email protected], 9647737188060
National Society
husam sabrey, Head of relations department, [email protected], 9647704621141
Federation
Abdul Basit Khan SWATI, Manager, Programs and Operations- IFRC, Iraq Delegation, [email protected], +964 (0) 783 323
Half
sadeq nazar, Head of Technical Department, [email protected], +964 7706740086
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