PDNA: Post-Disaster Needs Assessments

Featured PDNAs

PDNA is a government-led exercise, with integrated support from the United Nations, the European Commission, the World Bank and other national and international actors. A PDNA pulls together information into a single, consolidated report, information on the physical impacts of a disaster, the economic value of the damages and losses, the human impacts as experienced by the affected population, and the resulting early and long-term recovery needs and priorities.

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PDNA - Post Disaster Needs Assessments

5 July 2020

Beirut Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment

This Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment (RDNA) estimates the impact on the population, physical assets, infrastructure and service delivery, following the explosions in the Port of Beirut in August 2020.

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19 February 2020

Albania Earthquake Post-Disaster Needs Assessment

On 6th December, the Government of Albania requested support from the European Union, the United Nations, and the World Bank to undertake a full and comprehensive PDNA to identify the damage, losses, and recovery needs arising from the earthquake.

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13 December 2019

Post disaster needs assessment (PDNA) for Iran floods 2019

This report presents a consolidated view of damage, loss and recovery needs estimates from the 2019 floods in Iran, based on data received from various line departments and the expertise of a multi institutional and interdisciplinary assessment team.

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22 October 2019

Cyclone Fani Damage, Loss, and Needs Assessment

This Damage, Loss, and Needs Assessment (DLNA) of Cyclone Fani in Odisha was conducted between 24 May and 4 June 2019. Covering the 14 affected districts in the state, it presents estimates of the damage, loss, and recovery needs across 15 sectors.

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13 December 2018

Post-disaster needs assessment: Kerala, India

The report formulates recommendations to make Kerala the first green state in India with an eco-sensitive and risk-informed approach. The report also gives several high-ticket innovations and global examples to build back better (BBB) Kerala.

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28 October 2018

Post-Disaster Needs Assessment: Gita Cyclone Report Tonga 2018

This document uses the post-disaster data collected by the Statistical Department of Tonga to describe the characteristics of the affected population, nature and spatial concentration of the damage by the Cyclone Gita, and the aid required and received.

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10 February 2017

Sierra Leone- Rapid Damage and Loss Assessment of August 14th, 2017 – Landslides and Floods in the Western Area

This Damage and Loss Assessment (DaLA) covers the damage, losses, and recovery needs following the 2017 landslides and flooding in Sierra Leone.

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10 February 2017

Post-Disaster Needs Assessment Hurricane Maria September 18, 2017, Commonwealth of Dominica

The PDNA report covers the damage, losses, and recovery needs across various sectors following Hurricane Maria in 2017. A recovery strategy and summary of identified priority actions for recovery is included in the report.

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10 February 2017

Sri Lanka Rapid Post Disaster Needs Assessment, Floods and Landslides, May 2017

This PDNA report covers the damage, losses, and recovery needs across various sectors following heavy rain and flooding in Sri Lanka in 2017.

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10 February 2017

Nepal Flood 2017, Post Flood Recovery Needs Assessment

The Post Flood Recovery Needs Assessment offers an objective basis for recovery planning and measures for reducing future risks. It estimates the impact of the 2017 floods that affected the Terai region and to identify medium-term recovery needs.

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13 October 2023

First Assessment of Herat Afghanistan Earthquake: Preliminary Shelter and Housing Response in Zinda Jan District, West of Herat

The First Assessment of Herat Afghanistan Earthquake report provides a preliminary evaluation of the earthquake's impact on the Zinda Jan district, focusing on shelter and housing.

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27 September 2023

Preliminary Report - Damage and Needs Assessment of Chattogram Division’s Flash Flood and Monsoon Rain

This is a Preliminary Report of Damage and Needs Assessment about flash flood and monsoon rain between 5 – 8 August 2023 in Bangladesh.

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26 September 2023

February 6th earthquake: Current situation analysis and needs assessment - Research report

This study presents recovery needs assessment across selected sectors and presents findings on key challenges for recovery from the 2023 Turkiye-Syria Earthquakes.

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31 August 2023

Tropical cyclone Freddy 2023: post-disaster needs assessment of Malawi's culture and heritage sectors Report

This is an assessment on the impact of Tropical Cyclone on Malawi's Culture and Heritage sector in May and June 2023.

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16 August 2023

Post Disaster Damages and Needs Assessment (PDNA): Needs for Building Back Better Initiative in Chitral after GLOF and Floods Extreme Events

This post-disaster needs assessment (PDNA) for Chitral, Pakistan, following the July 2023 floods, identifies the damages and needs of affected communities, and provides recommendations for rebuilding and enhancing Chitral's resilience to future disasters.

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14 August 2023

Rapid Assessment of the Needs of Households and Workers Affected by the Earthquake in Aleppo - Syria 2023

This is the Rapid Assessment of the Needs of Households and Workers Affected by the Earthquake in Aleppo - Syria 2023.

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10 August 2023

Post Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA) Floods due to Hurricane Lisa in Belize - Executive Summary

This PDNA report for Hurricane Lisa in Belize details the damage and losses caused by the storm, emphasizing the urgent need for enhanced disaster preparedness and resilience through integrated recovery efforts and risk reduction strategies.

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26 July 2023

Post Disaster Needs Assessment Vanuatu Tropical Cyclones Judy and Kevin 2023

This PDNA documents the impact that Tropical Cyclone Judy and Kevin have had on the people and economy of Vanuatu and also the recovery plan to transition Vanuatu back on its development pathway.

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30 June 2023

Build Change Needs Assessment and Post-Disaster Reconnaissance Report

This report analyzes the impacts of the February 2023 earthquakes in Türkiye, and provides recommendations for rebuilding and enhancing resilience, emphasizing the integration of local practices and policies into recovery efforts.

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29 June 2023

Extremely Severe Cyclonic Storm Mocha, May 2023, Myanmar: Global Rapid Post-Disaster Damage Estimation (GRADE) Report

This report summarizes the results of the GRADE conducted to assess damages following the impact of the extremely severe cyclonic storm Mocha in Myanmar in May 2023.