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        <h2>Disaster Damage and Impact Assessment</h2>
        The floods had a substantial impact on the region: <ul><li>Displaced over 12,200 people.</li><li>State of emergency declared in multiple departments.</li><li>Significant infrastructural and agricultural damage.</li><li>Communities faced three weeks of displacement.</li></ul>
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        <h2>How to Self-Rescue and Seek Help</h2>
        In the event of floods:<ul><li>Move to higher ground immediately.</li><li>Avoid walking or driving through floodwaters.</li><li>Stay informed through local news and weather updates.</li><li>Ensure that you have an emergency plan in place with family members.</li></ul>
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        <h2>Emergency Kit Preparation Tips</h2>
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        Essential items to include in your emergency kit for floods:<ul><li>Water and non-perishable food for at least three days.</li><li>First aid kit and necessary medications.</li><li>Flashlight with extra batteries.</li><li>Important documents sealed in a waterproof container.</li><li>Portable phone charger and backup power supply.</li></ul>
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Heavy rains in Paraguay's eastern region caused severe flooding in mid-2013, affecting over 12,200 people and leading to a state of emergency in multiple departments.

Paraguay Floods Displace Over 12,200 People in 2013

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In mid-2013, heavy rainfall led to significant flooding in Paraguay's eastern region, particularly affecting the departments of Ñeembucú, Amambay, Alto Paraná, and Misiones. The overflow of the Paraguay and Paraná rivers caused severe disruption, displacing over 12,200 people. A state of emergency was declared, and after a three-week period, the affected populations were able to return to their homes.

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