Highlights
Tropical storm Roanu made landfall in the southern coastal region of Bangladesh on 21st May 2016. The storm brought heavy rain, winds of over 100km/h, and storm surges peaking at 2.7 metres. Eighteen (18) coastal districts were affected and among them, seven (7) severely: Chittagong, Cox’s Bazar, Bhola, Barguna, Lakshmipur, Noakhali and Patuakhali. National early warning systems were activated and 500,000 people were evacuated by national authorities to cyclone shelters prior Roanu’s landfall. The cyclone destroyed houses, uprooted trees and breached embankments. Villages were flooded, fisheries swept away and power supply was interrupted. Within 24 hours, most of the evacuated returned to their homes. However, 1.3 million were directly affected by the cyclone’s impact that took the life of 27 persons (15 men and 12 women). Moreover, more than 100 primary schools and Madrassas were damaged due to waterlogging, strong winds and falling trees.
1,300,000 Affected people
432,162 Targeted for assistance
Situation Overview
The same day as the cyclone hit Bangladesh, an ad-hoc HCTT meeting was held and a Joint Needs Assessment (JNA) Phase 1 was triggered. On 26 May 2016, the Needs Assessment Working Group (NAWG) completed the report and presented it during an ad-hoc HCTT meeting. Based on the assessment findings, a Joint Response Plan (JRP) for Roanu was developed by the Clusters/Sectors.
The JRP takes into consideration the immediate response provided by the national authorities to the people affected by the cyclone. The Department of Disaster Management (DDM) of the Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief (MoDMR) was highly responsive to the immediate needs of affected communities. A total of 496,260 people were provided with shelter assistance in 3,796 cyclone shelters. The national authorities provided dry food rations, rice (7,575 MT) and a monetary assistance (BDT 27,825,000 equivalent to US$ 347,812). In addition, 11,063 bundle corrugated iron sheets were distributed.