Pawnesh Yadav is pursuing an MA in Geography from Banaras Hindu University. The document discusses hazards in the city of Varanasi, India such as riverine flooding from the Ganga and Varuna Rivers, urban flooding due to inadequate drainage infrastructure, and earthquakes. It identifies areas frequently affected by river flooding and describes strategies to control flood risk through education, regulated construction, embankments, and drainage improvements. Earthquake risk is addressed through construction standards, prohibiting unsafe structures, and preparedness education.