THE KASHMIR FLOOD CRISIS: Sept

2014

Kashmir • Located amidst the mighty

Himalayas, North India borders

with China and Pakistan

• City of Srinagar is the capital

home to 1.2 million inhabitants

(2011)

• Total population of Kashmir

Valley is estimated at 4 million

• Famous for its natural beauty,

tourism, handicraft, horticulture

and cuisineSwitzerland of the East

Kashmir before the 2014 Floods

A valley of unparallel

beauty

Hills, Lakes and World

class golf courses

A River Flowing through

to enhance that beauty,

heritage buildings,

houseboats and

business centers

Kashmir before the 2014 Floods

Gardens, Flower fields,

Parks and Forests

Vibrant Populous Cities

and Historical Structures

Kashmir before the 2014 Floods

Approximately 1.2 million tourists visited the

valley in 2013

Business had began thriving after years of

political turmoil

Highways, Flyovers, City Expansion projects

were on

Educational institutions were increasing in

number

Art and cultural revival was on the anvil with

international concerts being held

A thriving , healthy robust economy was evolving

Kashmir – Then came the floods Worst flood in over 100 years

Approximately 400 people dead

Over 600,000 people stranded

Over 3 million people impacted

Early estimate of economic devastation $5bn

Potential threat of epidemics

Thousand left homeless and shelter less

Drinking water is a crisis

Hospitals and schools are in ruins

2500 villages impacted, 450 are completely submerged

Extensive loss of heritage architecture, art and masterpieces

Kashmir Floods 2014

Widespread Destruction : Over 3 million people impacted

Kashmir Floods 2014

Widespread Destruction : Over $5bn in economic loss

Kashmir Floods 2014

A vibrant city in putrid waters : Epidemics waiting to break

Kashmir Floods 2014

Highways, Flyovers Roads and Offices are submerged

Kashmir Floods 2014

City Center, Business Centers and Residential Areas are

collapsing

Kashmir : Schools and Colleges

The famed

Presentation

Convent School on

the banks of River

Jhelum - in a high

end area

No School for kids,

no classrooms, no

books, still

submerged

Kashmir : Business

A thriving business

center with hustle

and bustle

A deathly calm in

its submerged

state

Kashmir : Hospitals

Well equipped

Hospitals

Non-functional and

in ruins

Kashmir : Hospitals

Kashmir : Why do we care

• The worst natural disaster due to floods in

Jammu & Kashmir in over 100 years.

• Around 5 million people affected (4.5 million in

Kashmir and 500,000 in Jammu areas) [i]

• Over 2,500 villages, hamlets and towns

submerged in water [i]

• Latest official death-count in Srinagar is over

284.

• More than 400 deaths overall in the Kashmir

region [ii]

Over 600,000 people remained stranded in

Kashmir Valley. [iii]

Kashmir : Why do we care• Six major hospitals in Srinagar are either

submerged or inaccessible. [i]

• Immediate loss of INR 5,400-5,700 crore (Approx $5bn) to economy [iv]

• Floods have washed out Kashmir apple's crop worth Rs 1,000 crore leaving a devastating impact on growers [v]

• All major schools, office buildings, business establishments, and other infrastructure in the affected parts are feared to have some extent of damage. [i]

• Kashmir's Floods devastation parallel to Katrina [vi]

• Health experts have warned that stagnant waters in the aftermath of devastating floods in Kashmir could create conditions for serious disease outbreaks [vii]

Kashmir : What next