Tag: hazards

'Disaster risk reduction (DRR) is a systematic approach to identifying, assessing and reducing the risks of disaster. It aims to reduce socio-economic vulnerabilities to disaster as well as dealing with the environmental and other hazards that trigger them. DRR is very wide-ranging. Its scope is much broader and deeper than conventional emergency management. 

In the event of a transport accident, students should prioritize calling for emergency services, informing authorities, and providing immediate aid, making all options correct.

Both the Tarun Bharat Sangh (often referred to in water management contexts) and the Jal Board are organizations involved in water management and conservation efforts.

The United Nations declared the 1990s as the International Decade for Natural Disaster Reduction to promote international cooperation in disaster mitigation.

Chernobyl, the Mumbai terrorist attack, and the Bhopal gas tragedy are all examples of disasters caused by human error, negligence, or malicious intent.

Disasters have multifaceted impacts, including loss of life, destruction of crops, and damage to critical infrastructure.

The word disaster is derived from the French word 'désastre', which itself comes from Italian and Greek roots meaning 'bad star'.

People residing in the coastal areas may face Floods, Cyclones frequently. The main effect of tropical cyclones includes heavy rain, strong wind, large storm. The cyclone depends mainly on its intensity, its size, and its location. 

Disaster management planning is generally categorized into three main phases: preparation (before), response (during), and recovery (after).

The 2014 floods in Jammu and Kashmir caused severe damage, with Srinagar being one of the most significantly affected cities.