An earthquake occurred in Bhuj, Gujarat, India on January 26, 2001 that caused massive loss of life and property damage. Hundreds of people died and thousands were injured when buildings collapsed during the quake. Rescue teams worked to save people trapped under debris and provide medical assistance and supplies to victims. The teams were comprised of police, doctors, the army, fire brigade, and voluntary organizations. The document also provides information about what a natural disaster is and guidelines for safety during an earthquake.

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When the earth Shook
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2. Some times the ground
shakes and people
run out of houses
What is this disaster called ?

4. What is a natural disaster
or a calamity ?
A natural disaster or calamity is a
major adverse event resulting from
natural processes on the Earth which
cause loss of life and damage to the
property.

5. On 26th
January, 2001
a massive earthquake
occurred in Bhuj area of
Gujarat

8. Earthquake

9. Hundreds of people died
and thousands were injured
in this earthquake

10. People were trapped
under the debris.

11. Many buildings collapsed.

12. Rescue teams help people by:
Saving people trapped
under the debris.
Providing medical aid to the
injured people.
Supplying food ,clothing and
shelter to the victims.

13. Saving people trapped
under the debris.

14. Providing medical aid
to the injured people

15. Supplying food ,clothing and
shelter to the victims.

16. Who will be there in rescue team ?
Police
Doctors
Army
Fire brigade
Voluntary organisations

17. Police

18. Medical Team

19. Army

20. Fire Brigade

21. Voluntary Organisations

22. Engineers provide some
earthquake resistant designs
of houses.

24. Dos and don’ts
during an
Earthquake

25. Do not panic, Keep calm
and keep others calm.
Leave the house and go
to an open space.

26. Do not rush to the doors; never
use the lifts.
Keep away from buildings,
especially old and tall buildings
& electricity wires.

27. Take shelter under a strong thing
like a table and hold on tightly, so
that it does not slip away.

28. Help the people injured in the
earthquake.

29. Some other
Natural Disasters

30. Drought
If there is no rain for a long time there
is a scarcity of water. The crops fail and
food is not available in such places.

31. Water is not available

32. Food and fodder is not available.

33. Famine
When there is drought, people and
animals die of hunger.

34. Food should be provided to people in
such places to save them from drought.

35. Flood

37. Cyclonic storm

38. Volcanic eruption

39. Tornado

40. Avalanche