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        <h2>Disaster Damage and Impact Assessment</h2>
        <p>The cold wave brought devastating impacts across South Asia in early 2010, causing significant loss of life and hardship.</p><ul><li>India: Over 500 deaths, with Uttar Pradesh being the worst affected.</li><li>Nepal: 35 fatalities, primarily in the Terai region.</li><li>Bangladesh: 135 deaths, mostly children and the elderly, particularly in the northern and south-western parts.</li><li>Humanitarian response included immediate assistance to approximately 50,000 people.</li></ul>
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        <h2>How to Self-Rescue and Seek Help</h2>
        <p>During a cold wave, individuals can take the following actions:</p><ul><li>Stay indoors as much as possible and keep warm with layers of clothing.</li><li>Use heaters and maintain proper ventilation to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning.</li><li>Consume warm fluids and food to maintain body temperature.</li><li>Check on neighbors, especially the elderly and vulnerable.</li><li>Avoid exhausting physical activity outside in freezing conditions.</li></ul><p>If seeking help:</p><ul><li>Contact local authorities or emergency services if shelter or medical assistance is needed.</li><li>Utilize local shelters provided by the government or NGOs.</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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            guide</a> based on your location,
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        <p>Prepare an emergency kit that includes:</p><ul><li>Warm clothing and blankets.</li><li>Non-perishable food items and bottled water.</li><li>Battery-powered or hand-crank radio.</li><li>Flashlight and extra batteries.</li><li>First aid kit with necessary medications.</li><li>Important documents sealed in waterproof bags.</li></ul>
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A severe cold wave struck India, Nepal, and Bangladesh from December 2009 to January 2010, resulting in over 600 fatalities and widespread disruption.

South Asia Cold Wave Claims Over 600 Lives in Jan 2010

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A severe cold wave impacted India, Nepal, and Bangladesh from mid-December 2009 to the end of January 2010. Over 600 lives were lost due to extreme cold and dense fog, severely disrupting daily life and calling for urgent humanitarian assistance.

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