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        <h2>Disaster Damage and Impact Assessment</h2>
        The heavy rains on 29 Mar 2015 led to: <ul><li>Destruction of 349 houses, a health center, and two schools.</li><li>Displacement of the local population.</li><li>Destruction of two bridges and 5 km of the national road No. 5.</li><li>Blockage of roads by heavy rocks up to 2 tonnes.</li><li>Severe pressure on limited local resources.</li><li>Complete coverage of the affected areas by stones and mud.</li></ul>
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        <h2>How to Self-Rescue and Seek Help</h2>
        In case of such disasters:<ul><li>Stay tuned to weather updates and warnings.</li><li>Evacuate if advised, and move to higher ground immediately.</li><li>Avoid walking or driving through floodwaters.</li><li>Stay away from steep slopes where landslides might occur.</li><li>If trapped, signal for help using a flashlight or other visible indicators.</li></ul> <b>Wrong behaviors to avoid:</b> Do not ignore evacuation orders, and do not try to return to affected areas until authorities declare them safe.
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        <h2>Emergency Kit Preparation Tips</h2>
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        Prepare an emergency kit that includes:<ul><li>Non-perishable food and water for at least three days.</li><li>Flashlight, extra batteries, and a first aid kit.</li><li>Portable phone chargers and important personal documents.</li><li>Sturdy boots, gloves, and a weather-appropriate change of clothes.</li><li>Battery-powered or hand-crank NOAA weather radio.</li></ul>
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Heavy rains on 29 Mar 2015 caused landslides and floods in Muhuta, Burundi, destroying homes and infrastructure.

Burundi: Devastating Landslides and Floods in Muhuta, March 2015

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On 29 March 2015, heavy rains triggered catastrophic landslides and floods in Muhuta, Bujumbura Rural Province, Burundi, causing severe damage. The disaster resulted in the destruction of 349 houses, a health center, and two schools, leaving residents displaced and reliant on the already strained resources of their relatives and neighbors. The affected areas are now covered with stones and mud, further complicating relief efforts.

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