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    <div>
        <h2>Disaster Damage and Impact Assessment</h2>
        The floods and landslides in Uganda during May 2020 had a profound impact on the affected regions, leading to widespread devastation:
    <ul>
        <li>Displacement of over 100,000 people.</li>
        <li>Destruction of several houses, roads, and bridges.</li>
        <li>Power outages in affected areas.</li>
        <li>At least 3 fatalities and numerous injuries.</li>
        <li>Significant disruption to local infrastructure, including the collapse of a main highway to Rwanda.</li>
    </ul>
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        <h2>How to Self-Rescue and Seek Help</h2>
        In case of floods and landslides:
    <ul>
        <li>Move to higher ground immediately, away from rivers and places prone to flooding.</li>
        <li>Avoid crossing flooded waters and check for alerts from local authorities.</li>
        <li>Keep an emergency kit ready with essential items.</li>
        <li>Contact emergency services and provide your location if help is needed.</li>
        <li>Practice caution and avoid wading through floodwaters to reduce the risk of injury or disease.</li>
    </ul> Avoiding these behaviors is critical: do not drive through or touch floodwaters, and avoid building homes or structures in flood-prone areas.
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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 items and clean drinking water.</li>
        <li>First aid supplies and essential medications.</li>
        <li>Flashlights, batteries, and a battery-powered weather radio.</li>
        <li>Important documents in waterproof containers.</li>
        <li>Candles, matches, and lighters.</li>
        <li>Blankets and extra clothing.</li>
    </ul>
    </div>
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Heavy rains in Uganda during May 2020 resulted in severe floods and landslides, displacing thousands and causing significant infrastructure damage.

Severe Floods and Landslides Devastate Uganda

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In May 2020, Uganda faced a dire situation as heavy rains led to catastrophic floods and landslides, predominantly affecting the Busia, Kasese, Bundibugyo, Ntoroko, and Kween districts. The natural calamities displaced thousands, destroyed homes, caused power outages, and severely disrupted daily life. The Ugandan government, along with the Red Cross and local authorities, spearheaded rescue and relief efforts, facing significant challenges due to access constraints and ongoing poor weather conditions.

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