Nepal Earthquake Response: Jajarkot
Situation Report #6(as of 12 November 2023)

This report is produced by National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) in collaboration with partners. It covers
the situation of Jajarkot, Rukum West and neighboring districts following the earthquake and subsequent aftershocks on 3 November 2023.

Highlights

1. 154 lives are lost and 364 are injured.
2. 26,557 HHs are Fully Damaged,35,455 HHs are Partially Damaged.
3. 19th Executive Committee held onSunday, 12 November 2023, chairedby the Deputy Prime Minister andMinister of Home Affairs which mademajor decisions on tranche related totemporary housing for the affected.
4. 915 Nepal Army, 854 Nepal policeand 395 Armed Police Force Nepal aredeployed for the search, rescue andrelief activities.

Situation Overview
2,040 blankets and 72 tents received from the Chinese government has been transported to Jajarkot likewise 1,840
blankets and 72 tents has also been transported to Rukum West.

Source: DHM

Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has predicted changes in weather in parts of the country.

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Decisions of the 19th Executive Committee
NDRRMA
Sunday, 12 November 2023

Decision No.1:
Extend the deepest and most sincere condolences tothe individuals who lost their lives in the tragic Jajarkot
earthquake on the 17th of Kartik 2080, as well as totheir grieving families. earnestly wish them a speedy andcomplete recovery from the aftermath of the earthquake
and its subsequent aftershocks to those who were injured.
Decision no. 2:
Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act to organize
the use of grant money to be provided for the constructionof temporary housing as Deem necessity to provide andmanage immediate temporary housing to the affectedfamilies were seen whose private residences have been
completely or partially damaged due to the earthquake andwho are currently residing in temporary shelters and areliving a difficult life due to cold, snow and rain. Contextually,as per the rights given by Section 48 of Disaster Risk
Reduction and Management Act 2074, approval provided
to release the “Temporary Housing Construction GrantProcedure for Earthquake Affected Households 2080”.
This is deemed essential to promptly address the urgent need for managing and providing immediate temporary housing
to families affected by the earthquake. These affected families currently find themselves in a challenging situation, residing
in temporary shelters due to the complete or partial damage of their private houses, extreme cold weather conditions,snow, and rain, further exacerbate their difficulties. In line with the provisions outlined in Section 48 of the Disaster
Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2074, approval has been granted for the release of the "Temporary Housing
Construction Grant Procedure for Earthquake Affected Households 2080." This procedural framework aims to facilitate
the efficient utilization of funds for the construction of temporary housing, ensuring a speedy and effective response to
the pressing needs of those household who were affected by the earthquake.
Decision No.3:
A provision has been endorsed to provide grant support of Rs. 50,000, in two installments (Rs. 25,000 each), for theconstruction of temporary housing to individuals affected by the earthquake who have not received financial assistancefrom provincial, local, or other organizational levels. This provision is sanctioned as per outlined in the 3(f) amendmentof the Disaster Relief and Rescue (Seventh Amendment) Standard, 2077.The allocated grant amount will be released
from the District Disaster Management Committee (DDMC) Fund to the Local disaster management committee (LDMC).
Subsequently, it is the responsibility of the respective DDMCs to oversee the disbursement of the grant funds. Local
bodies are entrusted with the task of providing funds directly to the identified beneficiaries, ensuring a streamlined andefficient process for supporting the construction of temporary housing.
Decision No.4:
Request additional fund from the Nepal government in the Disaster Management Fund which is not sufficient for
construction of temporary housing to the earthquake affected families as well as for other disaster management related
works
Decision No.5:
To approve the decision dated 2080/06/29 by Honorable Deputy Prime Minister/ Minster of Home and Affairs related
to the providing funds of Rs 50/50 thousand to earthquake affected families of Jajarkot earthquake for construction oftemporary housing.
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Decision No.6:
Request to private sectors to assist the required support inconstruction of temporary housing in easy and accessible way,
beside this request political parties, private foundations, social/volunteer organizations and related government agencies toassist in the construction process.
Decision No.7:
According to the Disaster Management Fund Operational
Procedures 2079, Sub-section (2) of Section 20, necessary
expenses for the transportation for rescue works after disaster,communication, storage, packing etc, can be spend from theFund within the limits and procedures specified by the executivecommittee. Regarding this, the respective Chief District Officer
shall give approval to spend the amount from the Disaster
Management Fund within the following limits in accordancewith the prevailing procurement laws and regulations and thedistrict rate.
A. In case of Jajarkot and Rukum West districts• To proceed protection of life and wellbeing of the people inpossible vulnerable stage, a maximum of Rs 10 lakh can bespent in relation to immediate response activities.
• To proceed spending of maximum Rs 5 lakh to remove thedebris created by the disaster and management of carcass of dead animals.
• To proceed spending of maximum Rs 25 lakh in the management of necessary rescue and relief works, storage ofrelief materials for disaster preparedness, its packaging and transportation.
B. In case of Salyan district• To proceed spending maximum of Rs 5 lakh in immediate response activities in order to protect life and wellbing of
the potentially vulnerable people.
• To proceed spending maximum of Rs 3 lakh to remove the debris created by the disaster and to manage carcass ofdead animals.
• To proceed spending of maximum Rs 10 lakh in the management of necessary rescue and relief works, storage ofrelief materials for disaster preparedness, its packaging and transportation.
Decision No.8:
To aprove the decision of releasing Rs 5/5 crore to DDMCs of Jajarkot and Rukum West, done by the Exeuctive Head levelon 2080/07/23 to provide relief to the people affected by the Jajarkot earthquake.
Decision No.9:
NDRRMA will coordinate and collaborate with Ministry of Urban Development (MoUD) for conducting appropriate detailed
damage assessment and evaluation and to manage appropriate human resources to plan the retrofitting, reconstruction
and rehabilitation of private housing and public buildings and structures damaged due to the earthquake.
Decision No.10:
Requesting the concerned local level and concerned agencies to immediately deliver basic facilities related to drinking
water, toilets and sanitation in the earthquake affected areas and related agencies will help in this activity.

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Relief Distribution - Jajarkot
132 pcs

32,218 pcs

Tents

Tarpauline

26,589 pcs

9,132 sack

17,389 kg

Blankets (24,322)
Mattress (2,267)

Rice

Lentils

Relief Distribution Summary Jajarkot
Date: 12 November 2023

7268

Junichande

Tarpauline

Tent

4842

NalgadBlanketBarekot

Mattress

Bheri

Rice

702
1050

905

2201

2440

2000
2575
787
485

1261

Chhedegad

3422

4380

3873
2740
1392

Kuse

145
120

030

7

1000

42000

2554

3051
1960

3000

1091

4000

120

5000

3653

600098

7000

6189

6952

8000

260

9000

8032

8871

10000

Shiwalaya

Lentils
Data Source: DAO Jajarkot

489 pcs

18,977 pcs

Tents

Tarpauline

12,828 pcs

6,387 kg/sack

6,387 kg

Blankets (10,737)
Mattress (2,091)

Rice

Lentils

Relief Distribution Summary Rukum West
8000

7181

Date: 12 November 2023

3940

Tarpauline

Tent

Blanket

TribeniMattress

Rice

Musikot
Lentils

545

410
100
50
550
150

1361
260
383
40
540

1190

20
147
100
160

Chaurjahari

690

Sani Bheri

Aathbiskot

661

550
742
352
546

150

875

2200

640

521

420

296

2000
1000

24001522

3000

2865
2594

4000

2936

5000

4600

4800

6000

4600

7000

Banfikot

Oil
Data Source: DAO Rukum West

Government of Nepal
Ministry of Home Affairs

National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority
Singhadurbar, Kathmandu

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For further information, please contact:
Dhruba Bahadur Khadka
Under Secretary/Spokesperson
Telephone: 9851320269
Email: info@bipad.gov.np, ndrrma@gmail.com

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Technical Support: National Housing and Settlements Resilience Platform (NHSRP)

Relief Distribution - Rukum West