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        <h2>Disaster Damage and Impact Assessment</h2>
        <b>Summary:</b> The heavy rains and subsequent flooding have led to loss of life, widespread displacement, and damage to infrastructure.<br><br><b>Key Points:</b><ul><li>25 fatalities, including 9 children in Banadir.</li><li>15 villages in Middle Shabelle affected, displacing people in 8 villages.</li><li>Concern for additional flooding along the Shabelle and Juba rivers.</li><li>166,000 people affected and farms inundated.</li></ul>
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        <h2>How to Self-Rescue and Seek Help</h2>
        1. Monitor weather updates and follow any evacuation orders from local authorities.<br>2. Move to higher ground immediately if flooding occurs.<br>3. Avoid walking or driving through floodwaters.<br>4. If trapped in a building, get to the highest level and signal for help using a cloth or flashlight.<br>5. After flooding, avoid entering buildings until they have been declared safe.<br>6. Wash hands frequently to prevent disease, especially in flood-contaminated areas.
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        <h2>Emergency Kit Preparation Tips</h2>
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        1. Waterproof and high-visibility emergency kit bag.<br>2. Basic first aid kit, including necessary medications.<br>3. Non-perishable food items and clean water supply for at least three days.<br>4. Flashlights, batteries, and a portable radio.<br>5. Important documents sealed in waterproof bags.<br>6. Clothing and hygiene items.<br>7. Tools for emergency repair and maintenance.
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Flooding in Somalia during May 2021 has led to 25 deaths and affected 166,000 people, with significant concern for further impacts.

Severe Flooding Hits Somalia in May 2021

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In early May 2021, heavy Gu season rains led to severe flooding across various parts of Somalia. Despite short-term forecasts indicating a reduction in rainfall from mid-May, the floods have resulted in significant loss of life and displacement. Reports state that at least 25 people have died, including nine children. The flooding has affected an estimated 166,000 people, forcing many from their homes and inundating farmland. There's an imminent danger of further flooding, particularly along the Shabelle and Juba rivers.

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