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        <h2>Disaster Damage and Impact Assessment</h2>
        <p>The drought in Botswana has had devastating impacts, including:</p><ul><li>Significant decline in crop yields, with a drop from 206,572 tons in 2021/22 to 125,184 tons in 2022/23</li><li>Cereal production reaching only 23% of the national requirement</li><li>Sustained low and erratic rainfall disrupting food and agricultural production</li><li>Urban water supply disruptions</li><li>163,000 people categorized as food insecure</li><li>Over 10% of the population facing food and nutrition problems</li><li>Exacerbated by El Niño drought effects causing severe rain deficits and challenging harvest conditions</li></ul>
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        <h2>How to Self-Rescue and Seek Help</h2>
        <p>To self-rescue during a drought, consider the following:</p><ul><li>Conserve water by reducing usage in daily activities</li><li>Store non-perishable food items and clean drinking water</li><li>Use mulch in gardens to retain soil moisture</li><li>Stay informed on weather updates and government instructions</li><li>Avoid outdoor activities during the hottest parts of the day to reduce water loss</li><li>Seek help from local authorities and NGOs if food and water supplies are insufficient</li></ul>
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        <h2>Emergency Kit Preparation Tips</h2>
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            Below is a rough emergency preparation guide. Using Planbowl, you can <a href="https://www.planbowl.com">customize
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        <p>Prepare an emergency kit that includes:</p><ul><li>At least a three-day supply of water (one gallon per person per day)</li><li>Non-perishable food items and a manual can opener</li><li>A battery-powered or hand-crank radio for weather updates</li><li>First aid kit and essential medications</li><li>Flashlight with extra batteries</li><li>Basic hygiene items (soap, hand sanitizer, toothpaste, etc.)</li><li>Important documents stored in a waterproof container</li><li>Multi-purpose tool and emergency blankets</li></ul>
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Botswana is grappling with a severe drought, impacting food security, water supplies, and agricultural production, affecting over 10% of the population.

Botswana Faces Severe Drought Crisis

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On May 24, 2024, Botswana's Rural Development Secretariat reported a severe drought that has drastically affected food security, water supplies, and agricultural production. The nation faces significant chronic food insecurity, with a  dramatic drop in crop yields and cereal production meeting only 23% of the national requirement. The drought has impacted the rural economy and socio-cultural structures, leading to over 10% of the population facing food and nutrition problems.

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