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        <h2>Disaster Damage and Impact Assessment</h2>
        <p>The floods caused significant damage, disrupting lives and destroying infrastructure:</p><ul><li>172,426 families affected</li><li>84 fatalities</li><li>14,033 families evacuated, with 34,602 more expected to be moved</li><li>345 houses destroyed, 849 schools and 340 dispensaries submerged</li><li>29 bridges destroyed, 32 others submerged</li><li>9,073 hectares of rice fields and 2,444 hectares of other crops lost</li></ul>
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        <h2>How to Self-Rescue and Seek Help</h2>
        During floods, move to higher ground immediately and avoid walking or driving through floodwaters. Use a battery-powered radio to stay updated on emergency information. If trapped, signal for help using a flashlight or bright fabric. Avoid any contact with floodwater, as it may be contaminated.
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        <h2>Emergency Kit Preparation Tips</h2>
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        Prepare an emergency kit that includes: bottled water, non-perishable food, first-aid supplies, essential medications, flashlights with extra batteries, a battery-powered radio, important documents, and hygiene products. Ensure the kit is accessible and everyone in the household knows its location.
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Heavy rains in Sept 1994 led to record flooding of the Mekong River, causing massive damage in the Mekong Delta, Viet Nam, affecting over 172,426 families.

Severe Flooding Hits Mekong Delta, Viet Nam

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In early September 1994, heavy rains resulted in record-level flooding of the Mekong River, causing widespread devastation in the Mekong Delta area of Viet Nam. The most affected provinces include Dong Thap, An Giang, Long An, Tien Giang, Kien Giang, and Can Tho. The Central Committee for Flood and Storm Control reported substantial flooding impacts on local populations and infrastructure.

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