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        <h2>Disaster Damage and Impact Assessment</h2>
        The severe storms and heavy rains in Malawi caused unprecedented damage across various districts from July 2021 to January 2022. Key impacts include: <ul><li>42,684 people affected</li><li>12,955 displaced</li><li>87 injuries</li><li>1,188 households affected with roof damage in Salima</li><li>98 households displaced in Salima without camps</li><li>13 deaths and 51 injuries recorded earlier</li></ul>
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        <h2>How to Self-Rescue and Seek Help</h2>
        During severe storms and heavy rains: <ul><li>Seek shelter in a sturdy building away from windows.</li><li>Avoid using electrical appliances and stay away from electrical outlets.</li><li>If outdoors, find low ground away from trees, poles, and metal objects.</li><li>Have an emergency plan and communicate it with family members.</li><li>Avoid floodwater in all circumstances to prevent drowning and waterborne diseases.</li></ul> Aid can be requested via local authorities and emergency services.
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        <h2>Emergency Kit Preparation Tips</h2>
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        To prepare for severe storms and heavy rains, equip an emergency kit containing: <ul><li>Non-perishable food and water (minimum 3-day supply)</li><li>First aid supplies</li><li>Flashlights and extra batteries</li><li>Battery-operated or hand-crank radio</li><li>Multi-purpose tool</li><li>Personal hygiene items</li><li>Essential medications and copies of important documents</li></ul>
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In late 2021, severe storms and heavy rains struck Malawi, affecting over 42,000 people, displacing thousands, and causing significant property damage.

Malawi Storms and Heavy Rains Devastate Thousands in Salima

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In late November 2021, Malawi experienced severe storms and heavy rains, initially impacting Salima district. The storms caused widespread damage to properties and displaced numerous households, continuing into early 2022. With cumulative impacts from July 2021, multiple districts were affected, leading to significant casualties and extensive property loss.

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