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        <h2>Disaster Damage and Impact Assessment</h2>
        <p>The flooding had a widespread destructive impact on Myanmar, resulting in significant displacement and damage:</p><ul><li>Up to 6,000 people were rendered homeless in Karen State following the Salween River's flooding.</li><li>The Moei River's overflow along the Thai border affected neighboring areas significantly.</li><li>In the Irrawaddy region, the overflow of the Darka River impacted 12,000 people.</li><li>Flooding in northern Shan State left at least one person dead and hundreds homeless.</li></ul>
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        <h2>How to Self-Rescue and Seek Help</h2>
        <p>To self-rescue and seek help during such floods, follow these tips:</p><ul><li>Evacuate to higher ground and avoid walking or driving through floodwaters.</li><li>Listen to weather updates and follow instructions from local authorities.</li><li>Ensure you have an emergency kit ready with essentials like water, food, and medical supplies.</li><li>Use flotation devices if available and signal for help if trapped.</li><li>Avoid contact with floodwater to prevent infections and injuries.</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 to stay safe in the event of a flood:</p><ul><li>Non-perishable food and drinking water (at least a 3-day supply).</li><li>First aid kit and essential medications.</li><li>Flashlight, batteries, and a whistle to signal for help.</li><li>Important documents in a waterproof container.</li><li>Warm clothes, blankets, and hygiene products.</li></ul>
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Severe flooding in Myanmar during August 2012 left thousands homeless and affected multiple regions including Karen, Shan and Irrawaddy.

Devastating Floods Hit Myanmar in August 2012

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In August 2012, heavy rain due to the monsoon season triggered severe flooding across many regions of Myanmar. The floods began at the start of August and profoundly affected areas including Karen State, the Thai border, Irrawaddy region, and northern Shan State. Key rivers overflowed, amplifying the disaster’s impact and resulting in numerous displacements and casualties.

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