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        <h2>Disaster Damage and Impact Assessment</h2>
        <p>The severe flooding in Somalia's Jowhar region displaced thousands of households and affected numerous villages. The key impacts include:</p><ul><li>Displacement of approximately 11,000 households according to local authorities.</li><li>Affected 33 villages as identified by joint multi-cluster rapid assessment.</li><li>FSNAU reported a more conservative number of 7,000 households affected across 28 villages.</li></ul>
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        <h2>How to Self-Rescue and Seek Help</h2>
        <p>To self-rescue during flooding:</p><ul><li>Move to higher ground and avoid walking or driving through floodwaters.</li><li>Pay attention to updates from local authorities and weather services.</li><li>If trapped, signal for help with a flashlight or bright cloth from a visible window.</li><li>Stay away from power lines and electrical equipment as they could be wet or submerged.</li></ul>
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        <h2>Emergency Kit Preparation Tips</h2>
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        <p>Prepare an emergency kit with the following items:</p><ul><li>Water, at least a three-day supply for each person.</li><li>Non-perishable food items.</li><li>Battery-powered or hand-crank radio.</li><li>Flashlight and extra batteries.</li><li>First aid kit and necessary medications.</li><li>Multi-purpose tool.</li><li>Personal hygiene items.</li><li>Copies of important documents in a waterproof container.</li></ul>
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Heavy rainfall in Somalia from September to November 2013 caused severe flooding in the Jowhar and Balcad districts, displacing thousands of households.

Severe Floods Displace Thousands in Somalia's Jowhar Region

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Heavy seasonal rains from September to November 2013 led to severe flooding in Somalia, particularly in the Jowhar and Balcad districts of the Middle Shabelle region. The flooding was exacerbated by additional rains in the Ethiopian highlands, contributing to the Shabelle River's overflow.

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