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        <h2>Disaster Damage and Impact Assessment</h2>
        <p>The food insecurity crisis in southern Africa between 2015 and 2017 had severe repercussions:</p><ul><li>29 million people were food insecure.</li><li>Significant reduction in crop production across the region.</li><li>Livestock farmers received some relief from late rains, but staple and cash crops suffered.</li><li>Flooding further impacted food security in Malawi, Madagascar, and Mozambique.</li><li>Severe drought affected 1.14 million people in southern Madagascar, with 80% of the population impacted in seven districts.</li><li>Estimates indicated that 15-30% of Lesotho's population needed humanitarian assistance due to drought.</li></ul>
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        <h2>How to Self-Rescue and Seek Help</h2>
        <p>To cope with such food insecurity crises, individuals can:</p><ul><li>Seek assistance from local and international food aid organizations.</li><li>Utilize community resources and support networks for food distribution.</li><li>Engage in water conservation practices to preserve available resources.</li><li>Avoid panic buying and wastage of food supplies.</li><li>Grow drought-resistant crops if possible to ensure some level of food security.</li></ul>
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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
            an emergency
            guide</a> based on your location,
            family composition, and housing type to ensure your and your family's safety during disasters or emergencies.
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        <p>Essential items to prepare in an emergency kit include:</p><ul><li>Non-perishable food items and bottled water to last at least 72 hours.</li><li>Basic cooking equipment and utensils.</li><li>First-aid kit with necessary medications.</li><li>Emergency contact information and important documents.</li><li>Portable radio, flashlights, and spare batteries.</li><li>Sanitation supplies such as wet wipes and garbage bags.</li></ul>
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Between 2015-2017, southern Africa experienced significant food shortages due to adverse weather, affecting millions in Angola, Namibia, and other regions.

Southern Africa Faces Severe Food Insecurity Crisis

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Southern Africa encountered a profound food insecurity crisis between 2015 and 2017. Adverse weather patterns, including droughts and floods, significantly decreased crop production and led to widespread food shortages. The regions most affected include southern Angola, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Lesotho, Malawi, Madagascar, and South Africa. An estimated 29 million people faced food insecurity during this period due to the combination of poor harvest seasons and structural factors, exacerbated by the El Niño effects.

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