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        <h2>Disaster Damage and Impact Assessment</h2>
        <p>The tornado caused extensive damage and significant casualties.</p><ul><li>522 confirmed dead, with potential toll reaching 1,000</li><li>10,000 families affected</li><li>Almost total destruction of buildings within a 6 km radius from Saturia</li></ul>
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        <h2>How to Self-Rescue and Seek Help</h2>
        <ol><li>Seek immediate shelter in a sturdy building, preferably in a basement or an interior room without windows.</li><li>Stay informed through a radio or reliable news sources for updates.</li><li>Avoid areas with downed power lines or damaged structures.</li><li>After the tornado, check on neighbors and provide assistance if safe to do so.</li></ol>
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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,
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        <ol><li>First-aid kit and essential medications.</li><li>Flashlight and extra batteries.</li><li>Portable radio for emergency updates.</li><li>Non-perishable food and clean water.</li><li>Important documents and emergency contact numbers.</li></ol>
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A powerful tornado hit the Manikganj district in Bangladesh on April 26, 1989, causing widespread destruction and claiming hundreds of lives.

Devastating Tornado Strikes Manikganj District in Bangladesh

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On April 26, 1989, a destructive tornado struck the Manikganj district in Bangladesh, heavily impacting the sub-districts of Saturia, Daulatpur, and Manikganj Sadar. The tornado resulted in devastating damage and a significant loss of life, making it one of the most catastrophic events to hit the region.

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