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        <h2>Disaster Damage and Impact Assessment</h2>
        <p>The severe local storm had a destructive impact on Menik Farm IDP camp:</p><ul><li>Damage: 942 out of 1,200 shelters were damaged.</li><li>Injuries: Over 20 individuals were injured.</li><li>Recovery: Rapid assistance restored shelter and WASH facilities, normalizing the situation by April 9, 2012.</li></ul>
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        <h2>How to Self-Rescue and Seek Help</h2>
        <ul><li>Seek immediate shelter in a safe place during the storm.</li><li>Avoid standing near windows or doors.</li><li>Follow the directions of local authorities and humanitarian agencies closely.</li><li>Report any injuries or damages to the nearest emergency service.</li><li>Avoid interfering with recovery operations.</li></ul>
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        <h2>Emergency Kit Preparation Tips</h2>
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        <ul><li>First aid kit with essential medications.</li><li>Portable water and non-perishable food items.</li><li>Battery-operated or hand-crank radio.</li><li>Flashlights with extra batteries.</li><li>Important documents sealed in waterproof bags.</li></ul>
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A severe local storm hit the Menik Farm IDP camp in Sri Lanka on March 31, 2012, causing extensive damage to shelters and injuring over 20 people.

Severe Storm Strikes Menik Farm IDP Camp in Sri Lanka

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On March 31, 2012, a severe tornado accompanied by heavy winds, rain, and hail struck zone 1 of Menik Farm, an internally displaced persons (IDP) camp in Northern Sri Lanka. The storm caused significant damage, affecting nearly a thousand shelters and leaving over 20 people injured. Rapid assistance and restoration efforts by local authorities and humanitarian agencies helped normalize the situation by April 9, 2012.

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