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        <h2>Disaster Damage and Impact Assessment</h2>
        The flooding had a devastating impact on affected communities. Key points include:<ul><li>1,600 families severely affected in Mangochi district</li><li>Destruction of houses and infrastructure</li><li>Loss of livestock and crops</li><li>A total of 16,370 individuals (3,274 households) impacted</li><li>Acute food shortage exacerbating the situation</li></ul>
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        <h2>How to Self-Rescue and Seek Help</h2>
        During such flooding events, it is crucial to:<ul><li>Move to higher ground immediately</li><li>Avoid walking or driving through floodwaters</li><li>Listen to local alerts and follow official instructions</li><li>Keep an emergency kit with essential items ready</li><li>Help neighbors, especially those who are vulnerable, to evacuate</li></ul>
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        <h2>Emergency Kit Preparation Tips</h2>
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        An emergency kit should include:<ul><li>Bottled water and non-perishable food</li><li>First aid supplies</li><li>Flashlights and extra batteries</li><li>Important documents in a waterproof container</li><li>Clothing and blankets</li><li>Battery-operated or hand-crank radio</li></ul>
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Heavy rains in Malawi from Dec 2012 to Jan 2013 caused severe flooding, significantly affecting the Mangochi district. Over 3,000 households were impacted.

Severe Flooding in Malawi Displaces Thousands

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From mid-December 2012 to mid-January 2013, Malawi experienced heavy rainfall that resulted in severe flooding across several districts. The Mangochi district in the southern part of the country was the hardest hit, with 1,600 families severely affected. The flooding caused houses to collapse, roads to become impassable, and swept away livestock and crops. An assessment conducted on January 12, 2013, indicated that over 16,370 individuals, or 3,274 households, were affected. The situation was further exacerbated by an acute food shortage in the country.

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