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        <h2>Disaster Damage and Impact Assessment</h2>
        <p>Tropical Cyclone Eloise had a devastating impact on the regions it passed through:</p><ul><li>More than 1,000 people were directly affected in Madagascar</li><li>At least one fatality in Madagascar</li><li>Destruction of more than 50 houses in Madagascar</li><li>Severe flooding and additional rains in Buzi and Nhamatanda, Mozambique</li><li>Heavy rainfall, strong winds, and thunderstorms in Nampula, Sofala, and Zambezia provinces in Mozambique</li><li>Impact on southern Zimbabwe</li></ul>
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        <h2>How to Self-Rescue and Seek Help</h2>
        If you find yourself in the path of a tropical cyclone, here are some key steps to ensure your safety:<ul><li>Evacuate if advised by authorities</li><li>Seek shelter in a sturdy building away from windows</li><li>Avoid floodwaters and downed power lines</li><li>Have a communication plan with family members</li><li>Listen to weather updates and emergency instructions</li></ul>Avoid: <ul><li>Going outside during the storm</li><li>Driving through flooded areas</li><li>Ignoring evacuation orders</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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        An emergency kit for a tropical cyclone should include:<ul><li>Non-perishable food and water for at least 72 hours</li><li>Flashlights and extra batteries</li><li>First-aid kit and essential medications</li><li>Important documents sealed in a waterproof container</li><li>Portable phone charger</li><li>Sturdy clothing and footwear</li><li>Weather radio</li></ul>
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Tropical Cyclone Eloise affected Madagascar and Mozambique in January 2021, causing significant damage and impacting thousands of lives.

Tropical Cyclone Eloise Devastates Madagascar and Mozambique

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Tropical Cyclone Eloise formed in the south-west Indian Ocean on January 14, 2021, and made its way towards Madagascar, impacting the country's northeast regions by January 20. After wreaking havoc in Madagascar, where over 1,000 people were affected, the cyclone continued to intensify in the Mozambique Channel. By January 23, it made landfall in central Mozambique with winds reaching 140 km/h, causing severe flooding and damage in regions like Sofala. The weather system continued moving westward, affecting southern Zimbabwe and other areas.

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