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        <h2>Disaster Damage and Impact Assessment</h2>
        <p>The severe floods that struck North Hamgyong Province in late August 2016 had a devastating impact:</p><ul><li>138 deaths and 400 missing, presumed dead</li><li>Over 140,000 people severely affected</li><li>More than 35,500 houses damaged, submerged or destroyed</li><li>16,000 hectares of arable land inundated</li><li>Approximately 70,000 people displaced</li><li>Damage to water purification, pumping, and supply systems</li></ul>
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        <h2>How to Self-Rescue and Seek Help</h2>
        <p>In the event of floods:</p><ul><li>Move to higher ground immediately and stay away from floodwaters.</li><li>Avoid walking or driving through flooded areas.</li><li>Stay informed through radio or emergency alerts for updates.</li><li>If trapped in a building, go to its highest level. Do not climb into a closed attic.</li><li>Signal for help by using a white cloth or other visible markers.</li><li>Ensure drinking water is safe or boiled.</li></ul>
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        <h2>Emergency Kit Preparation Tips</h2>
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        <p>Essential items to include in an emergency flood kit:</p><ul><li>Battery-powered or hand-crank radio</li><li>Flashlight and extra batteries</li><li>First aid kit and necessary medications</li><li>Non-perishable food and bottled water</li><li>Personal hygiene items</li><li>Multi-tool or Swiss Army knife</li><li>Emergency contact information</li><li>Blankets or sleeping bags</li></ul>
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In August 2016, heavy rains caused severe flooding in North Hamgyong Province, DPR Korea, affecting over 600,000 people and causing extensive damage to infrastructure and homes.

Severe Floods Devastate North Hamgyong Province in DPR Korea

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From August 29 to August 31, 2016, intense rainfall pounded North Hamgyong Province, DPR Korea, resulting in significant flooding of the Tumen River and its branches. The floods caused catastrophic damage in the region, especially near the Chinese border, displacing tens of thousands and leaving a substantial part of the population in urgent need of assistance.

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