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        <h2>Disaster Damage and Impact Assessment</h2>
        <p>Tropical Cyclone Matmo inflicted widespread damage across Southeast Asia, causing disruption in multiple countries:</p><ul><li><b>Damage:</b> 179 houses destroyed, 2,314 buildings and 35 schools damaged.</li><li><b>Casualties:</b> 1 person missing, 14 people injured, and 20,000 displaced.</li><li><b>Evacuations:</b> 15,000 households evacuated to safer locations in Vietnam.</li><li><b>Infrastructure:</b> Power loss and damaged buildings, especially in southern central provinces of Vietnam.</li><li><b>Flood Risk:</b> Elevated water levels in rivers like Cai River in Phú Yên province.</li></ul>
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        <h2>How to Self-Rescue and Seek Help</h2>
        <p>During a tropical cyclone:</p><ul><li>Stay indoors and find shelter away from windows.</li><li>Evacuate if instructed by authorities.</li><li>Keep a battery-powered radio to stay updated on weather reports.</li><li>Avoid wading through floodwaters as they may contain hazards.</li><li>Ensure emergency contacts are up-to-date and accessible.</li><li>After the storm, check for any gas leaks or structural damage in your home.</li></ul>
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        <h2>Emergency Kit Preparation Tips</h2>
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        <p>Prepare an emergency kit with the following essentials:</p><ul><li>Non-perishable food and water (at least 3 days' supply).</li><li>First aid kit including necessary medications.</li><li>Flashlight, batteries, and a battery-powered radio.</li><li>Important documents in a waterproof container.</li><li>Multi-tool, sanitation supplies, and personal hygiene items.</li><li>Extra clothing and blankets.</li></ul>
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Tropical Cyclone Matmo hit Southeast Asia in November 2019, affecting multiple countries with strong winds, heavy rains, and causing significant damage and displacements.

Tropical Cyclone Matmo Impact Across Southeast Asia

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Tropical Cyclone Matmo, initially forming over the South China Sea on 29 October 2019, moved west-northwest toward Vietnam. It brought about heavy rains, strong winds, and a significant flood risk across several Southeast Asian countries, including Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, and Bangladesh. The storm caused widespread damage, power outages, and displacement of people from their homes.

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