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    <div>
        <h2>Disaster Damage and Impact Assessment</h2>
        The drought had a devastating impact on Namibia in 2013, severely affecting food security and livestock conditions. Key points include: 
    <ul>
    <li>Over 300,000 people were classified as food insecure.</li>
    <li>More than 4,000 livestock had died due to water scarcity.</li>
    <li>IFRC launched an emergency appeal to assist 55,000 people in severely affected northern regions.</li>
    </ul>
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        <h2>How to Self-Rescue and Seek Help</h2>
        In a drought scenario like Namibia's, individuals can take the following actions to self-rescue and seek help:
    <ul>
    <li>Conserve water by minimizing usage and reusing gray water for non-potable purposes.</li>
    <li>Store sufficient drinking water and keep hydrated to avoid heat-related health issues.</li>
    <li>Seek assistance from local authorities and relief organizations for food and water supply.</li>
    <li>Avoid unnecessary travel to reduce exposure to extreme heat conditions.</li>
    </ul>
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        <h2>Emergency Kit Preparation Tips</h2>
        <p>
            Below is a rough emergency preparation guide. Using Planbowl, you can <a href="https://www.planbowl.com">customize
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        To prepare for droughts, include these items in an emergency kit:
    <ul>
    <li>Sufficient bottled water for drinking and sanitation purposes.</li>
    <li>Non-perishable food items.</li>
    <li>Water purification tablets or filters.</li>
    <li>First aid kit with essential medical supplies.</li>
    <li>Portable battery-operated fan and sunscreen.</li>
    </ul>
    </div>
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In 2013, Namibia faced a significant drought crisis, impacting over 300,000 people and leading to major cereal production declines.

Namibia Faces Severe Drought Crisis in 2013

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In 2013, Namibia experienced a severe drought following a prolonged dry period during the 2012/13 cropping season. The insufficient rainfall led to a significant decline in the country's main cereal crop output. In certain areas, cumulative rains were merely one-third of the average, resulting in a 50% below-average cereal production forecast. The drought also adversely affected livestock, with deteriorating conditions due to a lack of water. As the situation worsened, the President declared an emergency on May 17, 2013, seeking international assistance.

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