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        <h2>Disaster Damage and Impact Assessment</h2>
        <p>The severe flooding resulted in over 50 fatalities and extensive destruction:</p><ul><li>18 fatalities reported by mid-October, with significant damage to houses and infrastructure.</li><li>Additional 14 deaths in Handeni district, Tanga Region.</li><li>Mara region, severely impacted by heavy rains, with 1,113 people affected and 50 injured.</li><li>Damage to homes, roads, bridges, classrooms, and crop farms, with 370 acres of crops washed away.</li></ul>
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        <h2>How to Self-Rescue and Seek Help</h2>
        <p>To safeguard yourself during and after flooding:</p><ul><li>Move to higher ground immediately and avoid areas subject to flooding.</li><li>Do not walk or drive through floodwaters.</li><li>Stay informed via emergency broadcasts and local news sources.</li><li>Contact emergency services if you are in immediate danger.</li><li>Avoid contact with floodwater, which may be contaminated.</li><li>After the flood, avoid entering damaged buildings until they are declared safe.</li></ul>
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        <h2>Emergency Kit Preparation Tips</h2>
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        <p>Prepare an emergency kit including:</p><ul><li>Bottled water and non-perishable food items sufficient for several days.</li><li>A first-aid kit, including necessary medications.</li><li>Flashlights with extra batteries.</li><li>Waterproof clothing, blankets, and sturdy footwear.</li><li>Important documents sealed in waterproof containers.</li><li>Battery-powered or hand-crank emergency radio.</li><li>Personal hygiene items.</li></ul>
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Severe flooding in Tanzania during October 2019 results in extensive damage and over 50 fatalities. The hardest-hit regions include Morogoro, Tanga, and Mara.

Severe Flooding in Tanzania Results in Over 50 Fatalities

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In October 2019, heavy rainfall in central and northern Tanzania led to catastrophic flooding. The flooding has caused widespread destruction, with significant fatalities and damage to homes, infrastructure, and crops. The hardest-hit regions include Morogoro, Tanga, and Mara, with over 50 reported deaths and thousands of people affected.

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