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    <div>
        <h2>Disaster Damage and Impact Assessment</h2>
        The flooding has had devastating effects on the affected communities:
    <ul>
        <li>Over 158,620 people affected, including 38,069 women of reproductive age and 4,133 pregnant women.</li>
        <li>Significant damage to infrastructure and farmland.</li>
        <li>Disruption of essential services in Mayo-Tsanaga, Mayo-Danay, and Logone-and-Chari divisions.</li>
        <li>Increased risk of disease outbreaks, including cholera.</li>
    </ul>
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        <h2>How to Self-Rescue and Seek Help</h2>
        During severe flooding:
    <ul>
        <li>Evacuate to higher ground immediately.</li>
        <li>Avoid walking or driving through floodwaters.</li>
        <li>Call emergency services if trapped.</li>
        <li>Stay informed through radio, TV, or reliable online sources.</li>
    </ul>
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        <h2>Emergency Kit Preparation Tips</h2>
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        An emergency kit for flooding should include:
    <ul>
        <li>First aid kit</li>
        <li>Waterproof clothing</li>
        <li>Non-perishable food</li>
        <li>Portable water purifier</li>
        <li>Multi-tool</li>
        <li>Flashlights and batteries</li>
        <li>Important documents sealed in waterproof bags</li>
    </ul>
    </div>
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Severe flooding in Cameroon's Far North region has impacted over 158,620 people, causing significant damage to infrastructure and farmland.

Severe Flooding Strikes Cameroon's Far North

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In August 2024, severe flooding in Cameroon's Far North region affected over 158,620 people. The worst-hit areas include Mayo-Tsanaga, Mayo-Danay, and Logone-and-Chari divisions, with significant damage to infrastructure, farmland, and essential services. UNFPA has deployed midwives and social workers to provide urgent health services and track displacement. The humanitarian response also focuses on food security, shelter, and hygiene amid ongoing heavy rains and the risk of disease outbreaks.

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