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        <h2>Disaster Damage and Impact Assessment</h2>
        The disaster's impact has been profound and far-reaching:
    <ul>
        <li>64 people reported dead</li>
        <li>Over 940 homes destroyed</li>
        <li>Nearly 12,500 people made homeless</li>
        <li>Significant damage to infrastructure, including roads and power supplies</li>
        <li>Destruction of crops and livelihoods</li>
    </ul>
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        <h2>How to Self-Rescue and Seek Help</h2>
        1. Move to higher ground immediately after heavy rains start.
    2. Avoid walking or driving through floodwaters.
    3. Keep a battery-powered radio to stay informed about weather updates.
    4. In case of mudslides, if you are indoors, move to higher floors and avoid windows.
    5. If trapped in a mudslide, curl into a tight ball and protect your head.
    6. Provide clear information to rescuers about your location if you are trapped.
    7. Avoid non-essential use of mobile phones to keep lines free for emergency services.
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        <h2>Emergency Kit Preparation Tips</h2>
        <p>
            Below is a rough emergency preparation guide. Using Planbowl, you can <a href="https://www.planbowl.com">customize
            an emergency
            guide</a> based on your location,
            family composition, and housing type to ensure your and your family's safety during disasters or emergencies.
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        1. First-aid kit with necessary medications.
    2. Bottled water and non-perishable food items.
    3. Flashlights and extra batteries.
    4. A battery-powered or hand-crank radio.
    5. Sturdy shoes and protective clothing.
    6. Copies of personal identification and important documents in a waterproof bag.
    7. Cash in small bills.
    8. Basic tools and supplies for emergency repairs.
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Severe floods and landslides in Bujumbura, Burundi, have led to significant loss of life, destruction of homes, and displacement of thousands.

Burundi: Devastating Floods and Landslides in Bujumbura

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On the night of February 9, 2014, torrential rains lasting around 10 hours triggered severe flooding, mudslides, and landslides in five communes of Burundi's capital, Bujumbura. By February 12, the disaster had expanded to affect the areas of Kinyinya and Kijaga in the Mutumbuzi commune, Bujumbura rural province. The tragic event resulted in 64 fatalities, destroyed over 940 homes, and rendered nearly 12,500 people homeless. Infrastructure such as roads and power supplies, as well as essential crops and livelihoods, were severely impacted.

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