Virtual Earthquake Reconnaissance Team (VERT) Summary by Sahar Derakhshan and Ezra Jampole.
New Government figures as of 6 May (20:00, UTC +5:45) show that the number of houses destroyed in the earthquake-affected districts is at least twice as high as previously reported; 284,455 houses have now been confirmed destroyed and another 234,102 damaged (OCHA).
According to OCHA assessment cell‟s initial estimates, based on Government data, the highest rates of destruction and damage to housing are reported in Sindhupalchowk, Gorkha, Nuwakot, Ramechhap and Dhading. In Sindhupalchowk, the level of damage is said to significantly increase with altitude. Almost all houses made of stone and mud plaster, typical at higher altitudes, were destroyed and many families are still living outside their homes in makeshift shelters.
In Kathmandu Valley, the Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM) Cluster assessed 103 sites, of which 58 open air sites remain and host some 37,500 internally displaced persons (IDPs). Provision of services in the sites is said to be uneven and primarily community-led (OCHA).
Gorkha District (UNDAC Assessment Report-07 May 2015)
From Gorkha city to Chhoprak VDC about 20% of the houses are destroyed or damaged. In Gangkhu (Naya Sagu Ward) the percentage is higher, about 50%. In Ghyachock VDC (Baluwa) 60% and in Sairpani (Ghunchocktat, Bhuwane, Dadagau) 70% are also destroyed or damaged. Some houses are concrete houses including the roof material (25%), some with corrugated iron sheet roofs (25%). The rest are wooden or mud houses with corrugated iron sheet roofs or wooden roofs (50%). Shelter is the main problem in these areas.
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Nuwakot District (Assessment Report – 08 May 2015)
Current shelter situation: Communities are currently using tarpaulins or tin roofs outside their damaged houses and they are currently sharing their living space with relatives and neighbours. The number of people in one tent can range from 30-40 people since many houses have collapsed without any alternatives.
Rasuwa District (Assessment Report – 08 May 2015)
Current shelter situation: In Syapru besi, people using plastic sheeting, tents. Poor living condition, camp in cluster, crowded, minimal roof cover. In Thulo Syapru village, there are plenty space. People are using tarpaulin and bamboo mat roofing.
Kavrepalanchok District (Assessment Report – 08 May 2015)
Many houses are made of mud and stone which have either completely collapsed or are severely damaged. Temporary shelters are currently built with straw, tarp or scrap wooden roof materials.
Current shelter situation: In Devitar, it is reported that there are 1% of households with no damage sustained to their homes whilst, 29% of households deemed their homes non- liveable and 70% fully damaged homes. Currently, 29% of population in Devitar are sleeping in makeshift shelters or tents on their own land and 70% are sleeping with other community members. Communities are currently living in makeshift camps.
Curated topics from the April 25, 2015, Nepal Earthquake to help inform reconnaissance activities, identify impacted regions, and help document the timeline of earthquake response/recovery.
Information on housing impacts from the April 25, 2015, Nepal Earthquake.
