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        <h2>Disaster Damage and Impact Assessment</h2>
        <p>The incessant rains led to massive flooding, causing widespread destruction in several governorates in Iraq.</p><ul><li>The largest flooding in over ten years.</li><li>Severe damage to infrastructure and properties.</li><li>Displacement of residents in affected areas.</li></ul>
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        <h2>How to Self-Rescue and Seek Help</h2>
        During flash floods, move to higher ground immediately and avoid walking or driving through floodwaters. Keep a mobile phone handy to call for rescue. Stay updated with local news for evacuation orders and do not attempt to return to flooded areas until it's declared safe.
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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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        Prepare an emergency kit that includes flashlights, batteries, a first aid kit, important documents, non-perishable food, water, blankets, and a fully charged mobile phone. Also include waterproof bags to protect important items and medications.
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Heavy rains caused severe flash floods in Iraq on April 22, 2011, leading to massive destruction in several governorates.

Devastating Flash Floods Hit Iraq in April 2011

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On April 22, 2011, heavy rains poured over various regions of Iraq for more than 35 hours, resulting in unprecedented flash floods. These floods caused severe damages to multiple governorates and were described by officials as the largest in more than a decade.

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