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Earthquake Report Update 2013
Pakistan Earthquake 2013 Updates Report By HANDS Pakistan
Back Ground:
It was the afternoon of the September 24, 2013, when
everyone in Pakistan felt the shaking of the ground by
tremendous earthquake that struck the Awaran District in
the western Balochistan Province of Pakistan. The quake's
epicenter was near the Awaran District, but others districts
of Balochistan — Turbat, Panjgur, Chaghai, Khuzdar and
Gwadar were also affected. According to the reports,
tremors from the earthquake, which registered 7.8 on the
Richter scale, were also felt in Quetta, Hub, Kharan, Jhal
Magsi, Qalat, Sibi, Mastung, Jafferabad and Karachi
Pakistan and as far away as UAE.
Provincial Authorities of Balochistan indicated the death
tolls counted 359 people and injured people reported were
619. Livelihoods, houses and infrastructure in many areas
were completely destroyed affecting about estimated
population of 300,000. Nearly 21000 houses damage was
reported in Awaran and Kech Districts.
After two day of the incident when everybody was busy in
the rescue operations and remains of the incident were still
there; 2nd earthquake hit the District Awaran. In this
earthquake 28 deaths were reported at Tehsil Mashkay of
District Awaran. UC Nokjo that was partially affected in
the previous earthquake was severally affected as per
reports.
District Profile
Province : Balochistan
Districts : Awaran
Tehsils : Awaran,
Mashkhay,
Jhaho
Area : 29510 km2
Population : Apr. 150,000
Density of Pop: 5.5 km2
Major : Balochi & Brahvi
Languages
Neighbour : Ketch, Panjgur,
Districts Washuk, Lasbela,
Khuzdar and
Gwadar
Earthquake Intensity
Magnitude : 7.7
Epicenter : 27.016ᵒN
65.547ᵒE
Depth : 10.0km (9.3mi)
Damages
Deaths : 365
Injuries : 700
Damaged Houses : 21.000
Familities Effected : 21.000
Effected Population : 300,000
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Following are severely affected villages of different Union Councils;
UC Parwar UC Awaran UC Tertej
Mangoli,
Meski,
Daira,
Zabad,
Bunduki
Labach,
Niabat,
Bazar,
Mashi,
Peerander,
Zeelag
Tertej,
Duraski,
Bazdad,
Malar
UC Gishkore UC Gajjar UC Nokjo
Gishkore,
Sandum,
Jadian,
Hore Rek Chai,
Gand Chai,
Goshang
Gajjar,
CherKalat,
Khalid abad,
Kuch Mashke
Infrastructure of community buildings like schools and hospitals were completely destroyed in
the area. Shelter was not available for the injured or suffering people. Nearby DHQ hospital of
Awaran had no such space to treat the injured people and medical facilities were seriously
lacking in the area. Food and Drinking water are the also lacking in the areas, as all the food
storage.
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Demolished BHU, which was the only source of treatment services for the people
of Union Council Parwar of Tehsil Mashke, District Awaran
Fully Damaged School Bulding of Union Council Parwar of Tehsil Mashke, District Awaran
Soon after the calamity struck parts of Balochistan, the provincial government declared an
emergency in all hospitals. The NDMA placed 5,000 tents at the disposal of PDMA
Balochistan from its strategic reserves at Karachi and has also mobilized its resources to
provide 7,000 food packs (53 Kgs each) to the affectees in Awaran and Kech. Additional teams
comprising doctors and paramedics were sent out. A number of military and civil hospitals
along with ambulances are engaged in rescue and relief efforts. Up to 300 troops of Pakistan
Army and Frontier Corps were moved for rescue operation in earthquake-affected areas at first
and the strength has now risen to more than 1000. Six Pakistan Army helicopters are also
participating in rescue operations.
HANDS Reponse to the affected people in Balochistan:
Chief Executive HANDS declared the Emergency within the organization soon after
devastation. HANDS Disaster management team was established under the supervision of
Disaster Management Program. Core Team directly supervise and coordinate all emergency
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response activities and are in coordination with National, Provincial, and District Managenet
Authorities, Government of Balochistan, NGO’s, International NGOs and funding partners.
HANDS established its Emergency Response Centers in Provincial office Quetta, District
Office Lasbela and Head office Karachi. Additionally an emergency office in Awran District
was also established. HANDS team comprised of Provincial Manager Balochistan and General Manger Disaster management, with support of HANDS Volunteers initiated relief activities.
HANDS Emergency Response Center, Awaran
HANDS mobilized experienced team of professionals for Emergency Response in affected areas
for Food Provision, WASH, Emergency Shelter and Medical Treatment of people. HANDS is
providing medical services in relief camps and temporary shelters.
Temporary Setup of Medical Camp by HANDS
Following were the priority needs as per rapid assessment by HANDS Teams;
Food
Shelter
NFIs (Kitchen Sets)
Emergency Latrines
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Drinking Water
Medical Services
HANDS Team (Mr Ahmed Jan Baloch and Muhammad Raheem Marree) conducted a meeting
with Chief Minister Balochistan and Senator Mir Hasil Bizanjo for the purpose of sharing the
progress regarding HANDS Emergency Response for the in Earthquake affected areas. In this
meeting HANDS team briefed Chief Minister regarding the HANDS Work in Relief and
Rehabilitation. CM requested HANDS for the continuation of rehabilitation in affected areas
of Awaran.
Meeting with CM Balochistan
A meeting was also conducted with Political Advisor of CM Balochistan Mr Khair Jan Baloch
(Ex District Nazim of Awaran). He appreciated HANDS activities in Emergency Relief he
urged to HANDS should come for Rehabilitation.
Following are the details of the services and items provided by HANDS in immediate
response;
Roofing Kits Emergency Shelters 200 families
Food Packages 200 families
Emergency Latrines 200 families
Medical team with Medicines 500 Patients
Security Update:
Security situation of the area made it worse for external resources, volunteers and humanitarian
aid agencies to reach in the area. As per reports road troops and helicopters of army and other
authorities were also attacked in the area.
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HANDS Preparedness for any Emergency:
All emergency response activities of HANDS are implemented with vertical approach in the
light of existing organizational management systems. On the recommendation of GM Disaster
Management Program, Chief Executive HANDS declares the Emergency within the
organization and Core team is established under the supervision of Organization’s Disaster
Management Program. Core Team directly supervise and coordinate all emergency response
activities and is in coordination with all provinces/ districts , NDMA, PDMA, Relief
Department, Government of Balochistan, NGOs, INGOs and funding partners.
HANDS Provincial Managers are responsible to carry out all emergency response activities on
the directives of GM Disaster Management Program however at district level District
Executive Manager is responsible to carry out all Emergency Response activities in his/her
district through HANDS DRMC’s. SMS / Information is shared with DRR committee focal
persons through DRMC and same time DRR committee focal persons can share information of
their area/ villages at DRMC, however DRR committee focal person is responsible to share the
updated information with Villagers.
HANDS Emergency Response Contact Information:
HANDS District Office Awaran:
Adjacent NCHD
Focal Person: Ahmed Jan
Contact #: Cell: 03353554790, 03332580127
Email: [email protected]
HANDS District Office Lasbela:
Adjacent National Bank
Focal Person: Khalil Wadhelo
Contact #: Cell: 03458209541, 03072688816
Email: [email protected]
HANDS Head Office Karachi:
140‐C, Block‐2, PECHS, Karachi,
Ph: 021‐34527698, Cell# 0346‐8209561 / 0333-2580127
Focal Person: Muhammad Raheem Marri General Manager Disaster Management
Email: [email protected] Website: www.hands.org.pk
Facebook: www.facebook.com/hands.org.pk
Wordpress: http://handspakistan.wordpress.com
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Twitter: http://twitter.com/handspakistan
For Donations: HANDS Account No.003800613865-03 (Habib Bank Limited)
HANDS Zakat Account No. 003800705395-03 (Habib Bank Limited)
