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        <h2>Disaster Damage and Impact Assessment</h2>
        <p>The drought has led to significant adverse effects on Djibouti's rural populations:</p><ul><li>High food insecurity affecting approximately 132,000 people, or 11% of the population</li><li>Severe malnutrition rates, almost double from the previous year in certain areas</li><li>Depletion of livestock assets and loss of milk production</li><li>Projected increase in food insecurity to 16% of the population by December 2022</li></ul>
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        <h2>How to Self-Rescue and Seek Help</h2>
        <p>To cope with the drought, individuals should:</p><ul><li>Seek out local aid organizations for food and water distribution</li><li>Conserve water and use it efficiently</li><li>Monitor livestock health closely and seek veterinary help promptly</li><li>Avoid consuming contaminated water sources</li><li>Relocate to community shelters if available and necessary</li></ul><p>Immediate help can be sought from local authorities and aid organizations like IFRC and ECHO.</p>
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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 that includes:</p><ul><li>Non-perishable food items</li><li>Large containers of clean water</li><li>Basic medical supplies</li><li>Portable water filters or purification tablets</li><li>Important documents in a waterproof container</li><li>Battery-powered radio</li><li>First aid kit</li><li>High-energy foods like nuts and granola bars</li></ul>
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The ongoing severe drought in Djibouti since March 2022 has led to acute food insecurity affecting 13% of the population, prompting urgent aid requirements.

Severe Drought Crisis in Djibouti - March 2022

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Since March 2022, Djibouti has been experiencing a severe drought, exacerbated by regional and international shocks. This has severely impacted food security and nutrition levels in the country, particularly affecting rural populations in regions like Ali Sabieh, Arta, Obock, Tadjourah, and Dikhil. These communities are struggling to access essential services such as water, health, and education.

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