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        <h2>Disaster Damage and Impact Assessment</h2>
        <p>The flooding had a devastating impact on many areas:</p><ul><li>Four fatalities and significant house damage in Dire Dawa</li><li>Extensive damage to social infrastructure in Jinka town</li><li>34,507 households affected and 15,195 households displaced in Somali region</li><li>Main bridges collapsed between Hudet to Negalle and Mubarak to Filtu</li><li>At least 151,828 people affected by recent floods, with 100,176 displaced</li><li>A total of 500,000 people affected and 300,000 displaced by September</li></ul>
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        <h2>How to Self-Rescue and Seek Help</h2>
        <p>During floods, follow these self-rescue tips:</p><ul><li>Move to higher ground immediately</li><li>Avoid walking or driving through floodwaters</li><li>Listen to local warnings and alerts</li><li>Seek shelter in safe buildings</li><li>Avoid contact with floodwater, which may be contaminated</li><li>If trapped, signal for help and remain calm</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
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        <p>Prepare an emergency kit that includes:</p><ul><li>Non-perishable food and water for at least three days</li><li>First aid kit and essential medications</li><li>Flashlight, batteries, and a portable radio</li><li>Important documents in a waterproof container</li><li>Clothing, blankets, and personal hygiene items</li><li>Multi-purpose tool and extra cash</li></ul>
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Severe flooding and heavy rains in Ethiopia from April to September 2020 affected over 500,000 people and displaced 300,000, causing extensive damage.

Ethiopia Faces Severe Flooding in 2020

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Ethiopia experienced severe flooding from April to September 2020 due to heavy and prolonged rains. The flooding primarily affected regions such as Somali, Oromia, Afar, SNNP, and Dire Dawa. The floodwaters caused significant damage to infrastructure, including the collapse of main bridges and disruption of travel. Numerous communities were affected, with many residents displaced from their homes.

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