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        <h2>Disaster Damage and Impact Assessment</h2>
        <p>The dam burst resulted in severe flooding that affected dozens of villages and polluted local wells.</p><ul><li>14 persons reported dead and 25 missing</li><li>8,000 families affected</li><li>Approximately 8,000 persons, mainly children, displaced and requiring urgent food, clothing, and medical aid</li></ul>
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        <h2>How to Self-Rescue and Seek Help</h2>
        <ol><li>Move immediately to higher ground if you are in the affected area.</li><li>Avoid walking or driving through floodwaters.</li><li>Listen to emergency broadcasts for updates and instructions.</li><li>Follow local authorities' advice for evacuation.</li><li>Avoid consuming potentially contaminated water; rely on bottled water if possible.</li></ol>
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        <h2>Emergency Kit Preparation Tips</h2>
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        <ul><li>Emergency food and water supplies (non-perishable foods and bottled water)</li><li>First aid kit (including essential medicines)</li><li>Flashlight and extra batteries</li><li>Portable radio</li><li>Clothing, blankets, and personal hygiene items</li><li>Important documents and emergency contact information</li></ul>
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A dam burst in Kantalai, Sri Lanka on April 20, 1986, led to severe flooding, killing 14, affecting 8,000 families, and displacing 8,000 people.

Dam Burst Devastates Kantalai Reservoir Area in Sri Lanka

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On April 20, 1986, a catastrophic event occurred when an irrigation dam burst at the Kantalai reservoir, located 138 miles northeast of Colombo, Sri Lanka. This disaster led to massive flooding, significantly impacting the surrounding areas and communities.

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