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        <h2>Disaster Damage and Impact Assessment</h2>
        <p>The cold wave caused serious destruction:</p><ul><li>124 people initially reported missing; 122 found, 2 deceased</li><li>22 electricity sub-stations collapsed</li><li>149 households lost traditional gers</li><li>Partial damages to 288 gers and 283 buildings</li><li>317 fences and 70 vehicles damaged</li><li>Affected around 5,100 people</li><li>Significant livestock losses: 623,623 including 521,477 in Sukhbaatar</li></ul>
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        <h2>How to Self-Rescue and Seek Help</h2>
        <p>In the event of a cold wave:</p><ul><li>Stay indoors and avoid unnecessary travel</li><li>Keep warm with layers of clothing and blankets</li><li>Monitor local news and weather updates</li><li>Check on neighbors, particularly the elderly and vulnerable</li><li>Avoid overexertion to prevent hypothermia or frostbite</li><li>Prepare for power outages by having emergency heating options</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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        <p>Prepare an emergency kit with:</p><ul><li>Warm clothing and blankets</li><li>Non-perishable food and water</li><li>Battery-operated radio</li><li>Flashlights and extra batteries</li><li>First aid supplies</li><li>Portable power banks</li><li>Essential medications</li></ul>
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A devastating cold wave impacted eastern Mongolia in May 2023, causing significant infrastructural damage and affecting thousands of people.

Severe Cold Wave Hits Eastern Mongolia in May 2023

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A severe cold wave struck eastern parts of Mongolia, including the Dornod, Sukhbaatar, and Khentii provinces, from May 19 to May 20, 2023. The storm brought average wind speeds of 18-20 m/s and gusts up to 30 m/s, severely affecting local communities, particularly herders. The storm resulted in significant infrastructural damage and loss of livestock, impacting thousands of people.

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