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        <h2>Disaster Damage and Impact Assessment</h2>
        <p>Tropical Cyclone Mocha caused extensive damage and displacement in Myanmar and Bangladesh in May 2023.</p><ul><li>Five fatalities and over 700 injuries reported in Myanmar.</li><li>Over 100,000 people evacuated.</li><li>Rohingya IDP camps and houses severely damaged.</li><li>Extensive disruption to infrastructure including monasteries, schools, and religious sites.</li></ul>
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        <h2>How to Self-Rescue and Seek Help</h2>
        <p>Individuals should:</p><ul><li>Move to higher ground and stay in designated evacuation shelters.</li><li>Avoid low-lying coastal areas to prevent drowning risks.</li><li>Carry essential items including water, food, medications, and important documents.</li><li>Listen to local authorities and follow evacuation orders promptly.</li><li>Avoid walking or driving through flooded areas.</li></ul>
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        <h2>Emergency Kit Preparation Tips</h2>
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        <p>Prepare an emergency kit containing:</p><ul><li>Non-perishable food and water sufficient for several days.</li><li>First aid supplies and necessary medications.</li><li>Battery-powered radio, flashlight, and spare batteries.</li><li>Important documents such as identification and insurance papers.</li><li>Hygiene items like wet wipes, hand sanitizer, and personal hygiene products.</li><li>Clothing and blankets for warmth.</li></ul>
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Tropical Cyclone Mocha, one of the strongest on record, hit Myanmar and Bangladesh in May 2023 causing severe damage and displacing over 100,000 people.

Tropical Cyclone Mocha Strikes Myanmar and Bangladesh

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In May 2023, Tropical Cyclone Mocha formed over the southern Bay of Bengal and moved towards Myanmar and Bangladesh. With winds reaching up to 250 km/h, it made landfall near Sittwe City in Myanmar, leading to significant damage and casualties. The cyclone sparked widespread evacuations and saw extensive preparation by humanitarian organizations.

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