The document discusses key concepts in disaster management including defining disaster, hazard, vulnerability, capacity and risk. It notes that a disaster occurs when a hazard impacts a vulnerable population that lacks capacity to cope. Disasters are categorized by natural hazards like cyclones, floods and earthquakes, and man-made hazards. The disaster management cycle is also outlined, including response, relief, rehabilitation, reconstruction, prevention, mitigation and preparedness phases. South Asia is particularly affected by cyclones, floods and earthquakes.