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OCHA Situation Report No. 8 Indonesia: Earthquake 7 October 2009
As of 7 October, the Provincial Disaster Management Unit of West Sumatra (West Sumatra Satkorlak) confirmed 704 deaths, 295 people missing and 2,090 people injured. The provincial government also reported 102,046 houses as severely damaged, 49,864 houses as moderately damaged and 54,606 houses as slightly damaged.
Landslides have hindered relief efforts in some areas. The West Sumatra Satkorlak reported at least 1,000 landslide spots in Gunung Tigo highlands, located between Padang Pariaman and Agam districts. Six helicopters carrying food and medical supplies were dispatched to the highlands as landslides blocked roads.
Four excavators were deployed to Patamuan in the Padang Pariaman
district to help excavate bodies buried under the rubble and mud. The local government will allow one more day to remove bodies before buildings are demolished.The government of West Sumatra has confirmed that the emergency phase will last for one month, rather than the initially declared two months. The Humanitarian Response Plan in support of the Government will last for 90 days. The reconstruction and rehabilitation stage will take place from 1 November 2009 to March 2010.
According to the United Nations Disaster Assessment and Coordination (UNDAC) team, there is no shortage of aid supplies. However, distribution is the biggest challenge, particularly in the coastal hinterland where landslides buried three villages and destroyed roads and communications.
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OCHA Situation Report No. 7 Indonesia: Earthquake 7 October 2009
- On 30 September, a powerful earthquake struck West Sumatra; 582 aftershocks detected since.
- Priority needs include emergency shelter supplies, drinking water,
food, reproductive health services and educational supplies.- The Provincial Government of West Sumatra has declared that
reconstruction and rehabilitation phase will begin from 1 November 2009.As of 6 October, the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) has confirmed 704 deaths, with majority of fatalities reported for Padang City. The number of casualties is expected to increase further. In addition, 295 people are reported missing. More than 100,000 houses are reported to be severely damaged.
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has confirmed that recent landslides have destroyed entire villages and agricultural land in at least three locations in Padang Pariaman district. The options for recovery work in the landslide-affected areas are limited. Many slopes are unstable, and heavy rains are increasing the risk for further landslides. The SURGE team reports 70% to 100% of residential houses beyond repair in the outlying villages in Padang Pariaman. Villagers have established temporary shelters in front of their houses and have begun to reclaim and recycle the building materials, including roofing sheets, wood and bricks. It is estimated that between 40% and 70% of the building material can be reused. The remainder, mostly consisting of rubble, can be crushed and reused for roads, paths and general fill. In the short term villagers require assistance with demolition of unsafe buildings.
The Ministry of Health (MoH) Crisis Centre has reported the collapse of four hospitals, 12 community health centres (Puskemas), 10 supporting community health centres and two office buildings. The Minister for health has expressed concern about the possible outbreak of diseases.
The main road to Padang is open although travel is slow. Roads between Padang and some outlying areas are in very poor condition and some food may need to be moved by pickup trucks and motorcycles.
Operating partners in the field and media reports indicate that signs of life are returning to parts of Padang: several businesses have reopened, classes have resumed in a few schools, and residents are clearing debris in front of their homes. According to education authorities in Padang, nearly 70,000 children turned up for classes today - around 40% of the provincial capital's school-age population.
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OCHA Situation Report No. 6 Indonesia: Earthquake 5 October 2009
As of 5 October, the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) has confirmed 608 deaths, 434 missing, 1,493 injured and 738 displaced persons. The numbers are expected to increase further as debris is being cleared, and as assessment results come in. The BNPB has also reported that 88,272 houses are severely damaged, 43,323 houses are moderately damaged houses and 47,076 houses are slightly damaged. In terms of schools facilities, 241 schools are severely damaged, 175 are moderately damaged and 87 are slightly damaged.
Access to fuel has improved. Rescue teams and humanitarian relief
organizations have been given priority access.According to the local water supply agency in Padang, 70% of distribution networks are damaged, cutting off sustainable access to
water for at least 60% of its clients. Water and power supply remain
sporadic.The earthquake has damaged 30% of houses in Pariaman. Reports indicate that people have set up temporary shelters in front of their houses or are sleeping in mosques. The local authorities distributed 50 tents, but there is a need for more shelter supplies, particularly for children. An additional request for 100 tents and 100 tarpaulins has been made.
The Meteorological and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) warned of storms over the next few days in remote areas. This could further hamper distribution of relief items to places already cut off by landslides in Padang and Pariaman. The population in the remote areas need to be alerted in this regard.
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OCHA Situation Report No. 5 Indonesia: Earthquake 4 October 2009
The National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) has confirmed the deaths of 603 people, and expects the number of casualties to increase further as thousands of people are still feared to be trapped under rubble.
The BNPB also reports 343 people as missing, 736 people as displaced, 412 as severely injured and 2,039 as slightly injured. The numbers will fluctuate as additional assessment results are compiled. The BNPB estimates a total number of 179,629 houses as damaged. While the scale of the damage is unfolding, the Deputy Governor of West Sumatra has indicated that at least 10,000 tents are needed, particularly smaller tents for individual families. HOPE Worldwide estimates that an additional 30,000 temporary shelter kits are needed in Pariaman.
Access to fuel has become easier since the introduction of the BNPB
priority authorization certificate. The BNPB has reported that 60% of
the power supply has been restored, and expects full restoration within one week. Water engineers have been deployed to help repair damaged infrastructure of water facilities in Padang.School activities have resumed in Pariaman city, and are expected to resume in Padang city in the next few days, once the debris is cleared. Assessments are still being carried out about schools in rural areas.
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OCHA Situation Report No. 4 Indonesia: Earthquake
The National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) has confirmed 535 dead(1), although the number is expected to increase, 2,400 injuries and 20,000 damaged buildings. The estimated populations at risk include: 777,893 in Padang City; 338,098 in Padang Pariaman; and 78,920 in Pariaman City. There are reports that three small camps are being operated by the navy, mostly hosting women with infants and small children. However, there is still no confirmation about the number of internally displaced persons (IDPs).
Electricity is still down in many areas, since the earthquake struck
West Sumatra Province on 30 September 2009.The initial damage estimates indicate houses with moderate-severe
damage/collapse (in medium density area) as 80%, and houses with
moderate-severe damage/collapse (in light density areas) as 60%. Data on government buildings, schools, health and public facilities suggest significant damage, but has not been confirmed yet. Preliminary reports from operating partners in Padang Pariaman district estimate that at least 10,000 houses have collapsed, around 19 public facilities are badly damaged, 50 schools destroyed and 88 places of worship are severely damaged. These figures are yet to be confirmed by the Government.Two hotels in Padang, Ambacang and Spice Homestay, have collapsed trapping people underneath. Local government services have been suspended given the large number of government buildings which have either collapsed or are unsafe to enter. However, government employees in the affected areas are on stand-by to support response and recovery coordination.
On 3 October, an assessment team reported a landslide near the town of Tandikat, Pariaman district, which swept away several houses; a second landslide reportedly swept away 20 houses near Padang Alai village.
Numerous land routes have been disabled due to landslides, particularly in inland mountainous areas. Fuel also remains a critical issue; however 50% of the petrol stations in Padang city reopened on 2 October and there is confirmed fuel supply for four days, while aircraft fuel supply at the Mingankabau Airport is secure for 13 days. However, road connection between the city of Padang and the fuel depot has been cut off by a landslide.
According to some operating partners in the field, the price of fuel has dramatically increased six-fold.
Accessing clean water is a problem in most of the affected areas due to damaged water mains; repairs are expected to start next week.
Vice President Jusuf Kalla estimated that the rehabilitation cost for
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OCHA Situation Report No. 3 Indonesia: Earthquake 2 October 2009
The National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) confirms the death of 715 people due to a 7.6 magnitude earthquake in West Sumatra Province on 30 September.
The Ministry of Health (MoH) estimates that 3,000 people might still be trapped under collapsed buildings. The number of casualties is expected to rise as more search and rescue teams join the Government's response efforts. The BNPB also reported that 2,400 people are injured and 20,000 houses buildings are heavily damaged. The initial rapid assessments underway will provide a clearer picture on the number of fatalities, injuries, displaced population and damage to infrastructure. Electricity and tele-communication facilities have not been restored yet. The affected areas in West Sumatra Province are: Padang City, Pariaman City, Padang Pariaman District, Pesisir Selatan district, Pasaman Barat district, Agam district, Solok district, and Solok City. The earthquake was felt in five additional provinces: North Sumatra, Bengkulu, Riau, Lampung and Jakarta.
Several roads are still blocked by debris from landslides. The route to Padang Pariaman from Padang is still cut off. On 1 October, a 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck 46 kilometres southeast of Sungai Penuh in Jambi Province at a depth of 10 km. According to the Ministry of Health, one person has died, 26 people have been injured and 719 houses have been damaged. More information is awaited on the impact of this disaster.
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OCHA Situation Report No. 2 Indonesia: Earthquake 1 October 2009
This report was issued by OCHA Indonesia. It covers the period from 30 September to 1 October 2009.
- At least 529 people have died due to a powerful earthquake in West Sumatra Province.
- More than 500 buildings have collapsed; thousands are feared trapped under rubble.
- Padang and Pariaman are the worst affected areas.
II. Situation Overview
At least 529 people are confirmed dead due to a 7.6 magnitude earthquake that stuck off the coast of Padang city, the capital of West Sumatra Province. The number of casualties is expected to increase rapidly as search and rescue efforts pick up. Initial reports indicate the collapse of at least 500 buildings, and thousands of people are feared to be trapped under the rubble. Heavy rains and landslides have triggered displacement of thousands of people. Padang and Pariaman are the worst affected areas. Even though there has been no information on the situation in Mentawai, it is feared that the impact on the island is also significant. Further, the Meteorological Office has issued a warning about the possibility of waves between two and three metres high along the coast of West Sumatra.
In Padang, hundreds of buildings have collapsed and some are under fire. Firefighters are still struggling to douse the fire and rescue people trapped in them. Hundreds of people are also trapped in two main hotels: Ambacang and Bumi Minang, and scores of students in a school. All economic and academic activities are at a stand-still; some people reported difficulty in accessing food.
Telecommunications, electricity and water supplies are not functional. Some roads to and from neighboring districts are cut off due to damaged roads and bridges, and landslides, which might hamper aid distribution. Roads to Teluk Bayur Port are cut off, but the Port is functioning well. Minangkabau International Airport and Tabing Airport are now functioning well. Most fuel stations are open with reports of long queues of vehicles.
Affected communities are staying outside houses and are taking refuge in public facilities. Search and Rescue (SAR) efforts have faced challenges due to rain and limited heavy equipment to remove rubble.
In Bukit Tinggi, landslides have been reported in several areas and have obstructed the evacuation of victims. Landslide covered roads in Sicincin sub-district. The traffic has been redirected to Maninjau which is two times the normal distance. Land access from Bukit Tinggi, Medan and Bengkulu is cut off.
On 1 October, a 7.0 magnitude earthquake was recorded in Jambi province at a depth of 10km. According to Provincial Social Affairs Office, scores of houses have been damaged in 15 villages in the Province. More information is being sought about its potential impact.
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OCHA Situation Report No. 1 Indonesia: Earthquake 1 October 2009
- At least 75 people were killed, and thousands are feared trapped under collapsed infrastructure.
- Thousands more are reported to be displaced, as a result of heavy rains and landslides.
- The Government of Indonesia has initiated needs assessments, relief response and decided to provide emergency relief assistance for 2 months.
II. Situation Overview
On 30 September 2009, at 17:16 pm local time, a 7.9 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of West Sumatra in Indonesia. A second 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck at 17:38 pm local time. The coastal city of Padang, the capital of West Sumatra Province, is amongst the hardest hit areas. The earthquake was along the same fault-line that spawned the Indian Ocean tsunami in 2004, and was also felt in North Sumatra, Riau, Aceh, Malaysia and Singapore.
At least 75 people are confirmed dead, and thousands are feared to be trapped under rubble of collapsed houses, hotels and hospitals. The Ministry of Health fears that the death toll could be significantly
higher, as search and rescue efforts pick up. In addition, thousands of people are reported to be displaced, as a result of heavy rains and landslides following the earthquake. Initial reports indicate significant damage to infrastructure, including telecommunications, roads, bridges and water supply systems. Land access between Sumatra and Bengkulu is cut off. The airport facilities in Padang have been temporarily closed. There have also been media reports of several fires in some of the affected areas.
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