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        <h2>Disaster Damage and Impact Assessment</h2>
        <p>The record high temperatures and prolonged drought severely impacted Kazakhstan:</p><ul><li>Recorded temperatures reached up to 46.5℃.</li><li>Soil dried up to a depth of 50 cm, causing a lack of vegetation.</li><li>Mass death of over 2,000 livestock.</li><li>Destruction of crops, potentially leading to a food crisis.</li><li>Severe damage to local livelihoods reliant on animal husbandry.</li></ul>
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        <h2>How to Self-Rescue and Seek Help</h2>
        In the event of a drought, take the following actions to ensure safety and sustainability:<ul><li>Ensure proper hydration by drinking plenty of water.</li><li>Seek shelter in cool areas to avoid heat-related illnesses.</li><li>Avoid strenuous outdoor activities during peak heat.</li><li>Conserve water by using it sparingly and recycling when possible.</li><li>Contact local authorities or relief organizations for assistance with food and water supplies.</li></ul>Avoid leaving animals without shade or water, and do not waste water resources on non-essential activities.
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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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        To prepare for a drought, include the following items in your emergency kit:<ul><li>Ample supply of bottled water.</li><li>Non-perishable food items.</li><li>First aid kit.</li><li>Cooling packs and fans or portable cooling devices.</li><li>Essential medications.</li><li>Copies of important documents and identification.</li></ul>Ensure your emergency kit is easily accessible and regularly updated.
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A severe drought in Kazakhstan's southern and western regions has led to record temperatures, mass livestock deaths, and crop failures, severely impacting local livelihoods.

Severe Drought in Kazakhstan Devastates Livestock and Crops

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In July 2021, Kazakhstan experienced a severe drought due to a prolonged heatwave that began in June. The abnormal temperatures reached up to 46.5℃ in the southern and western regions, significantly higher than the average of 28.3℃. This extreme heat and arid conditions have devastated livestock farms, exhausted water and feed reserves, and caused a mass death of animals and destruction of crops, posing a severe threat to the local population reliant on animal husbandry.

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