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        <h2>Disaster Damage and Impact Assessment</h2>
        <strong>Destruction and Impact:</strong><br><ul><li>47 people were killed.</li><li>Up to 5,000 people were affected.</li><li>3,500 people displaced after damage or destruction of 634 houses.</li><li>Temporary closure of two primary schools to accommodate over 500 displaced individuals.</li></ul>
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        <h2>How to Self-Rescue and Seek Help</h2>
        <ul><li>Seek immediate shelter in a sturdy building during hail storms.</li><li>Avoid going outside as hail and strong winds can cause serious injury.</li><li>Keep tuned to weather updates and heed instructions from local authorities.</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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        <ul><li>Flashlight and extra batteries.</li><li>Portable weather radio.</li><li>First aid kit.</li><li>Non-perishable food and drinking water supply for at least 3 days.</li><li>Essential medications and sanitation supplies.</li><li>Emergency contact numbers.</li></ul>
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In March 2015, hail storms with strong winds and heavy rainfall struck the villages in Tanzania's Shinyanga region, resulting in 47 deaths and affecting 5,000 people.

Severe Hail Storms Hit Northwestern Tanzania in Mar 2015

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On March 3, 2015, severe hail storms accompanied by strong winds and heavy rainfall impacted the villages of Mwakata, Magung’unhwa, and Nhumbi in the Msalala district of Tanzania's Shinyanga region. The storms resulted in the tragic loss of 47 lives and affected up to 5,000 people, with 3,500 being displaced due to damage to 634 houses.

Severe Hail Storms Hit Northwestern Tanzania in Mar 2015

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