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        <h2>Disaster Damage and Impact Assessment</h2>
        The food insecurity crisis had widespread and significant impacts on the population of Malawi. Key points include:
    - The number of vulnerable people increased by 21% from 1.63 million to 1.97 million between October 2012 and 2013.
    - An estimated 1.4 million people in 21 districts were projected to be food insecure during the 2013/14 period.
    - Delayed rains in December 2014 further hampered crop production, reducing agricultural labor opportunities and household incomes.
    - Approximately 640,000 people were identified as food insecure countrywide by the end of 2014, though this was a decrease from the previous year.
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        <h2>How to Self-Rescue and Seek Help</h2>
        To mitigate the impacts of food insecurity:
    - Ensure a diversified diet by growing different types of crops if possible.
    - Preserve and store food properly to extend its shelf life.
    - Seek assistance from local authorities or humanitarian organizations.
    - Engage in community support systems for sharing resources.
    Avoid relying solely on market purchases for your food needs during times of crisis.
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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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        To prepare for food insecurity:
    - Store non-perishable food items such as canned goods, grains, and legumes.
    - Keep a supply of clean drinking water.
    - Grow or maintain a small kitchen garden if possible.
    - Stock up on essential cooking supplies such as cooking oil, salt, and spices.
    - Have basic medical supplies on hand.
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Malawi experienced a severe food insecurity crisis between 2012-2014 due to poor harvests, economic issues, and delayed rains, affecting millions.

Malawi Faces Severe Food Insecurity Crisis, 2012-2014

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From 2012 to 2014, southern Malawi faced a severe food insecurity crisis driven by multiple consecutive years of poor harvests caused by weather-related shocks such as dry spells. Additionally, the devaluation and depreciation of the local currency in May 2012 significantly lowered consumer purchasing power. This combination of factors resulted in drastic increases in the prices of basic commodities and staple foods, worsening the food security situation for millions of Malawians.

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