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        <h2>Disaster Damage and Impact Assessment</h2>
        <p>The flooding had a catastrophic impact on the communities:</p><ul><li>An estimated 46,000 people were displaced in Maiwut and Tonj South.</li><li>About 364,600 people affected across various counties.</li><li>Destruction of approximately 100 fedans of crops and loss of hundreds of cattle.</li><li>Damage to shelters, water sources, schools, and health facilities.</li></ul>
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        <h2>How to Self-Rescue and Seek Help</h2>
        During floods, the following steps can be taken for self-rescue and seeking help:<ul><li>Move to higher ground immediately.</li><li>Avoid walking or driving through floodwaters.</li><li>Listen to local news and updates for evacuation orders.</li><li>Report your location to emergency services if trapped.</li><li>Avoid contact with floodwater to prevent water-borne diseases.</li></ul>
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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 floods, maintain an emergency kit that includes:<ul><li>Non-perishable food and water for at least three days.</li><li>First aid kit and essential medications.</li><li>Waterproof flashlight and batteries.</li><li>Important documents in a waterproof container.</li><li>Emergency contact numbers.</li></ul>
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Floods in June 2019 caused massive displacement and damage in South Sudan, affecting over 46,000 people and destroying homes, crops, and infrastructure.

Severe Floods Displace Thousands in South Sudan

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In early June 2019, South Sudan experienced severe flooding due to torrential rains, causing significant displacement and damage in multiple counties. The flooding from June 5th to 7th led to the displacement of thousands of people, destruction of homes and infrastructure, and devastation of agricultural lands, affecting livelihoods substantially.

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