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        <h2>Disaster Damage and Impact Assessment</h2>
        <p>The flash floods in Timor-Leste have had devastating consequences:</p><ul><li>A total of 45 fatalities, including 10 still missing and presumed dead</li><li>Displacement of 13,554 people across 40 evacuation facilities</li><li>Destruction or damage to 4,546 houses</li><li>Affected 25,709 households across all 13 municipalities</li></ul>
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        <h2>How to Self-Rescue and Seek Help</h2>
        <p>During flash floods, follow these self-rescue guidelines:</p><ul><li>Move to higher ground immediately when flooding is imminent</li><li>Avoid walking or driving through floodwaters</li><li>Secure your belongings and important documents in waterproof containers</li><li>Listen to local authorities for evacuation instructions</li><li>Avoid contact with contaminated water to prevent infections</li></ul>
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        <h2>Emergency Kit Preparation Tips</h2>
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        <p>Prepare an emergency kit containing:</p><ul><li>Non-perishable food and drinking water for at least 3 days</li><li>First aid kit with essential medications</li><li>Flashlights, extra batteries, and a hand-crank radio</li><li>Personal hygiene items, such as soap, sanitizers, and tissues</li><li>Waterproof bag for important documents</li></ul>
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In March 2021, Timor-Leste suffered flash floods affecting thousands, with significant fatalities and displacement across multiple municipalities.

Timor-Leste Flash Floods Cause Mass Displacement in March 2021

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From March 29 to April 14, 2021, heavy rains led to severe flash floods and landslides across Timor-Leste, particularly affecting the capital Dili and its surrounding low-lying areas. The floods caused significant displacement, forcing thousands of households to seek refuge in evacuation facilities. The Government of Timor-Leste declared a state of calamity and requested international assistance to manage the flood response and relief efforts.

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