This document discusses disaster management and provides details on various types of natural and man-made disasters. It covers the national and international scenarios of disasters, highlighting some major disasters that have occurred in India and worldwide. It also describes the importance of disaster management and outlines the phases and methodology of disaster management. The administrative structure and warning/forecasting systems for disaster management in India are summarized. Key challenges in disaster management and education are also mentioned.
Rainwater harvesting has a long history in India and provides many benefits. It reduces costs, conserves water resources, and is a simple technique appropriate for both rural and urban areas. Traditional methods were widely used across India and involved collecting rainwater and storing it for multiple uses. Many regions developed innovative indigenous solutions, such as kunds in Rajasthan and bamboo drip irrigation in Meghalaya. While rainwater harvesting declined in some places, its importance is now being recognized again and modern techniques are reviving traditional methods.
Silviculture objective for watershed managementManojPaudel21
Silviculture practice for Watershed Management discusses the objectives of silviculture for watershed management. The key objectives are to [1] prevent top soil loss and erosion, [2] control water pollution by removing contaminants, [3] increase groundwater storage by slowing water movement, [4] maintain streamflow by regulating water flows, and [5] maintain sustainability of the ecosystem. Proper silviculture techniques through afforestation and reforestation can minimize annual soil loss, floods, erosion, and water source pollution.
Traditional water harvesting systems of indiaAmit Dwivedi
This document discusses traditional water harvesting systems in India. It explains that India receives most of its water from rainfall and different regions developed unique water harvesting methods suited to local conditions like kuls in Himachal Pradesh and zabo in Nagaland. However, many traditional systems have been abandoned due to factors like urbanization, groundwater exploitation, and a shift to modern water sources. The document argues that reviving traditional water harvesting could help address water scarcity issues, as evidenced by the success of communities like Sukhomajari that adopted watershed management approaches.
The document summarizes the 2013 floods in Uttarakhand, India. Heavy rainfall from 14-17 June 2013 caused devastating floods and landslides, especially in Kedarnath. Over 800 people died and over 1800 went missing. The floods damaged homes, bridges and roads. While officially deemed a natural disaster, unchecked development and hydroelectric projects disrupted water balances and contributed to the floods. Massive rescue operations involving the military helped evacuate over 18,000 people. The floods showed that environmental degradation increased the region's vulnerability to natural disasters.
The document discusses the Sundarbans region located between India and Bangladesh. It covers the biodiversity found in the Sundarbans including mangrove species of flora and fauna such as tigers, deer, and crabs. Threats to the biodiversity are discussed like hunting, fishing practices, and trapping of birds. The document also outlines hazards and disasters that have impacted the region like cyclones and floods. The effects of climate change are described as well as existing and potential future economic practices in the Sundarbans. Finally, several experimental projects focused on monitoring, mapping, education, and establishing an information center are highlighted.
Traditional water harvesting methods – their role and scope in correcting ind...IEI GSC
This presentation -- second and last in the series- was made at a workshop on water conservation at Ahmedabad organised by The Institution of Engineers (India), Gujarat State Center in association with Water Management Forum.
this presentation is about the green building concept. I have thrown some light on green building concept, its cost facts, why we need green buildings?, scope of green buildings and I have also described about my visit to a green building, about LEED, rating system of LEED, and some features of green buildings.
Rainwater harvesting has a long history in India and provides many benefits. It reduces costs, conserves water resources, and is a simple technique appropriate for both rural and urban areas. Traditional methods were widely used across India and involved collecting rainwater and storing it for multiple uses. Many regions developed innovative indigenous solutions, such as kunds in Rajasthan and bamboo drip irrigation in Meghalaya. While rainwater harvesting declined in some places, its importance is now being recognized again and modern techniques are reviving traditional methods.
Silviculture objective for watershed managementManojPaudel21
Silviculture practice for Watershed Management discusses the objectives of silviculture for watershed management. The key objectives are to [1] prevent top soil loss and erosion, [2] control water pollution by removing contaminants, [3] increase groundwater storage by slowing water movement, [4] maintain streamflow by regulating water flows, and [5] maintain sustainability of the ecosystem. Proper silviculture techniques through afforestation and reforestation can minimize annual soil loss, floods, erosion, and water source pollution.
Traditional water harvesting systems of indiaAmit Dwivedi
This document discusses traditional water harvesting systems in India. It explains that India receives most of its water from rainfall and different regions developed unique water harvesting methods suited to local conditions like kuls in Himachal Pradesh and zabo in Nagaland. However, many traditional systems have been abandoned due to factors like urbanization, groundwater exploitation, and a shift to modern water sources. The document argues that reviving traditional water harvesting could help address water scarcity issues, as evidenced by the success of communities like Sukhomajari that adopted watershed management approaches.
The document summarizes the 2013 floods in Uttarakhand, India. Heavy rainfall from 14-17 June 2013 caused devastating floods and landslides, especially in Kedarnath. Over 800 people died and over 1800 went missing. The floods damaged homes, bridges and roads. While officially deemed a natural disaster, unchecked development and hydroelectric projects disrupted water balances and contributed to the floods. Massive rescue operations involving the military helped evacuate over 18,000 people. The floods showed that environmental degradation increased the region's vulnerability to natural disasters.
The document discusses the Sundarbans region located between India and Bangladesh. It covers the biodiversity found in the Sundarbans including mangrove species of flora and fauna such as tigers, deer, and crabs. Threats to the biodiversity are discussed like hunting, fishing practices, and trapping of birds. The document also outlines hazards and disasters that have impacted the region like cyclones and floods. The effects of climate change are described as well as existing and potential future economic practices in the Sundarbans. Finally, several experimental projects focused on monitoring, mapping, education, and establishing an information center are highlighted.
Traditional water harvesting methods – their role and scope in correcting ind...IEI GSC
This presentation -- second and last in the series- was made at a workshop on water conservation at Ahmedabad organised by The Institution of Engineers (India), Gujarat State Center in association with Water Management Forum.
this presentation is about the green building concept. I have thrown some light on green building concept, its cost facts, why we need green buildings?, scope of green buildings and I have also described about my visit to a green building, about LEED, rating system of LEED, and some features of green buildings.
1. Urbanization is increasing globally, with more people living in urban areas, which leads to issues like increased energy use and air pollution. Trees can help address some of these issues by providing shade, improving air quality, and sequestering carbon.
2. Nature and urban populations interact in cities, as trees grow both through natural regeneration and planting. However, costs are unavoidable to maintain trees and infrastructure.
3. The urban forest and tree cover is facing threats from development, climate change, pests and diseases, and invasive species, which could reduce tree cover in cities by thousands of acres each year. Proper planning, assessment, and monitoring are needed to sustain urban forests into the future.
Jammu and kashmir agriculture , environment concepts and approachesDr. Fayaz Ahmad Malla
The document discusses the geography, climate, agriculture, horticulture, and challenges facing the agriculture sector in Jammu and Kashmir. Some key points:
- Jammu and Kashmir has a varied climate from tropical to semi-arctic, with the Kashmir valley and Jammu hills having a temperate climate.
- Agriculture is the main occupation, with rice, wheat, fruits like apples and walnuts being important crops. Horticulture is a major contributor to the economy.
- However, the state faces challenges of low crop yields, deficit in food grain production, limited irrigation, and soil erosion in hilly areas which restricts farming. Climate change is also negatively impacting crop yields and
Presentation on case study of uttarakhand floodAjay Sharma
This document discusses the 2013 monsoon flooding in Uttarakhand, India that destroyed several temples and caused widespread damage. It raises the question of whether natural or human factors were responsible for the disaster and lists both natural reasons like erosion as well as man-made causes. It also mentions the relief operation called "Rahar" and discusses the after effects of the flooding.
This document provides information about Gir National Park in Gujarat, India. It discusses that Gir National Park is the only place in the world outside of Africa where Asiatic lions can be seen in the wild. The document outlines details about the park such as its size, history of lion conservation, current lion population, other wildlife present, and tips for visiting. Information is also given about nearby accommodations and how to plan a short trip to Gir National Park.
Tamil Nadu has a strong and diversified economy with a blend of tradition and technology. The state has experienced strong economic growth in recent years with its GSDP growing at a CAGR of 11.46% between 2011-12 and 2018-19. It has a large industrial base and is a leader in several industries such as automobiles, textiles, IT and tourism. Tamil Nadu also has robust infrastructure including roads, ports, airports and a skilled workforce that has helped attract cumulative FDI of $29.28 billion as of December 2018. The state aims to further boost its economy and investments through initiatives like the Global Investors Meet.
(1) Salumarada Thimmakka is a 110-year-old environmentalist from Karnataka, India who has single-handedly planted and nurtured over 380 banyan trees along a 4 km stretch of highway from Hulikal to Kudur. (2) Unable to have children of her own, she began planting the trees as a way to fulfill her desire for children. (3) Over many decades, she and her husband carried water daily in four pots from over 4 km away to care for the trees, protecting them from grazing cattle, and through their efforts over 384 trees were successfully planted and nurtured.
The document summarizes a case study on the 2013 Uttarakhand floods in India. It describes how heavy rainfall from June 14-17, over 375% of the average, caused devastating floods and landslides. The melting of the Chorabari Glacier triggered flooding of the Mandakini River. Over 800 people died and infrastructure like roads and buildings were damaged. Both natural factors like heavy rainfall and landslides, as well as man-made factors like deforestation, construction of hydroelectric projects, and lack of disaster management planning, contributed to the severe impacts of the floods.
Kasturi Rangan Report on Western Ghats Part -1Febin Wilson
The document is a report by the High Level Working Group (HLWG) on the Western Ghats region of India. Some key points:
- The HLWG was formed to provide recommendations for sustainable development and conservation of the Western Ghats ecosystem.
- Through spatial analysis, the HLWG identified 37% of the Western Ghats region as Ecologically Sensitive Areas (ESAs) based on biological richness, fragmentation, population density, and inclusion of protected areas.
- The report recommends notifying the identified ESAs and implementing a non-tolerance policy for highly destructive activities like mining and polluting industries within the ESAs. At the same time, it suggests incentivizing environmentally sustainable
This document provides an overview of flooding in Assam, India in 2016-17. It discusses the types and causes of flooding in the region, including heavy rainfall and overflowing rivers. The background section explains that 45% of Assam's area is flood-prone due to its location between the Brahmaputra and Barak river basins. The impact of the 2016-17 floods affected over 1 million people, and damaged crops on over 200,000 hectares of land. The document also outlines the state's flood preparedness, response, and mitigation efforts.
Water is essential for life but can also cause destruction. It is used for domestic, agricultural, industrial, and transportation purposes as well as generating hydroelectricity. While dams provide benefits like flood control and irrigation, they can negatively impact river ecosystems and displace local communities. Rainwater harvesting techniques like check dams and percolation pits help boost groundwater levels and meet growing water demands. Traditional Indian communities developed sophisticated water management structures like tanks and channels to collect and use rainwater for their needs.
Biodiversity, Biodiversity of Chhattisgarh, Biodiversity of GujaratSHLOKKHANDELWAL3
Chhattisgarh and Gujarat are both biodiversity rich states in India. Chhattisgarh has over 44% of its land covered in forests that are home to endangered species like wild water buffalo and common hill mynah. It has three national parks, eleven wildlife sanctuaries, and three tiger reserves to protect its biodiversity. However, more ecological research is still needed. Gujarat also has a high level of biodiversity due to its long coastline, including 462 marine species and over 4,000 plant species. It contains four national parks, 23 wildlife sanctuaries, and one biosphere reserve to preserve its diverse ecosystems and species.
What is Jal Shakti Abhiyan and its key featuresAman Vats PMP®
The Jal Shakti Abhiyan is a campaign focused on water conservation efforts in 255 water-stressed districts across India from July to November 2019. It aims to accelerate water harvesting and conservation activities like watershed management and restoration of water bodies. Central government officers will monitor progress in allocated districts and blocks through field visits and digital platforms like mobile apps and a government dashboard. The campaign seeks to boost existing local programs and conduct outreach through various media to promote efficient water usage.
This document provides information on plantation forestry globally and in Nepal. Key points include:
- Plantation forestry has expanded globally over the past century and a half, with new plantations established at a rate of 4.5 million hectares per year.
- Asia accounts for over 60% of the world's planted forests, with plantations concentrated in countries like China, India, and Malaysia.
- Plantation forestry in Nepal began in the 1950s and has increased forest cover in the country by 14% between 1937-1947.
- Challenges to expanding natural forests like degradation and lack of regeneration have driven the growth of plantation forestry worldwide.
The document discusses conservation efforts in the Western Ghats region of India, which contains high biodiversity. It describes the Western Ghats' ecology, protected areas that have been established, and ongoing threats such as industry, roads, agriculture, and tourism. Conservation schemes implemented by state governments are also summarized, such as the Western Ghats Development Program and Intensification of Forest Management.
Andhra Pradesh has an investment driven economy with strengths in textiles, apparel and processed food clusters. While its productivity and prosperity rankings are high, it faces challenges in enhancing competitiveness. Key priorities include achieving fiscal stability, developing a clear economic strategy to engage stakeholders, and improving the state's competitiveness through productivity growth and innovation. The state has a diversified economy led by services, but agriculture and manufacturing also contribute significantly to its GDP.
The document summarizes the 2013 Uttarakhand floods in India. Heavy rainfall and cloudbursts in June 2013 caused devastating floods and landslides in the northern state of Uttarakhand. Over 580 people were killed and thousands more were reported missing or displaced. Both natural factors like heavy rainfall and cloud bursts, as well as man-made factors like deforestation, construction, and hydroelectric projects contributed to the scale of the disaster. Major rescue efforts were launched involving the Indian armed forces, disaster response teams, and state and international assistance.
The document discusses the devastating floods and landslides that occurred in Uttarakhand, India in June 2013. It summarizes that over 5,700 people were presumed dead and thousands were trapped after heavy rainfall led to flash flooding and the melting of glaciers. Environmentalists argue that the human activities like unregulated construction, mining, deforestation, and over 200 hydroelectric projects disrupted the region's fragile ecology and exacerbated the effects of the extreme rainfall. The disaster highlighted the need for better disaster management plans, regulation of development, and preparation for climate change impacts in the Himalayan region.
The document provides an overview of disaster management for floods in India. It defines a disaster and flood, and classifies different types of natural and man-made disasters. It describes the four phases of disaster management: preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation. It outlines the public health impacts of floods and strategies for flood management in India, including both structural measures like embankments and non-structural measures like forecasting. It also discusses the development of disaster management in India over time and the roles of various agencies and civil engineers in flood management.
This is the presentation made during Annual Meeting of Qatar Chapter of The Institution of Engineers (India) at DOHA in Sept 2006.
Role of Engineers in Disaster Managemetn has been disussed in the presentation
1. Urbanization is increasing globally, with more people living in urban areas, which leads to issues like increased energy use and air pollution. Trees can help address some of these issues by providing shade, improving air quality, and sequestering carbon.
2. Nature and urban populations interact in cities, as trees grow both through natural regeneration and planting. However, costs are unavoidable to maintain trees and infrastructure.
3. The urban forest and tree cover is facing threats from development, climate change, pests and diseases, and invasive species, which could reduce tree cover in cities by thousands of acres each year. Proper planning, assessment, and monitoring are needed to sustain urban forests into the future.
Jammu and kashmir agriculture , environment concepts and approachesDr. Fayaz Ahmad Malla
The document discusses the geography, climate, agriculture, horticulture, and challenges facing the agriculture sector in Jammu and Kashmir. Some key points:
- Jammu and Kashmir has a varied climate from tropical to semi-arctic, with the Kashmir valley and Jammu hills having a temperate climate.
- Agriculture is the main occupation, with rice, wheat, fruits like apples and walnuts being important crops. Horticulture is a major contributor to the economy.
- However, the state faces challenges of low crop yields, deficit in food grain production, limited irrigation, and soil erosion in hilly areas which restricts farming. Climate change is also negatively impacting crop yields and
Presentation on case study of uttarakhand floodAjay Sharma
This document discusses the 2013 monsoon flooding in Uttarakhand, India that destroyed several temples and caused widespread damage. It raises the question of whether natural or human factors were responsible for the disaster and lists both natural reasons like erosion as well as man-made causes. It also mentions the relief operation called "Rahar" and discusses the after effects of the flooding.
This document provides information about Gir National Park in Gujarat, India. It discusses that Gir National Park is the only place in the world outside of Africa where Asiatic lions can be seen in the wild. The document outlines details about the park such as its size, history of lion conservation, current lion population, other wildlife present, and tips for visiting. Information is also given about nearby accommodations and how to plan a short trip to Gir National Park.
Tamil Nadu has a strong and diversified economy with a blend of tradition and technology. The state has experienced strong economic growth in recent years with its GSDP growing at a CAGR of 11.46% between 2011-12 and 2018-19. It has a large industrial base and is a leader in several industries such as automobiles, textiles, IT and tourism. Tamil Nadu also has robust infrastructure including roads, ports, airports and a skilled workforce that has helped attract cumulative FDI of $29.28 billion as of December 2018. The state aims to further boost its economy and investments through initiatives like the Global Investors Meet.
(1) Salumarada Thimmakka is a 110-year-old environmentalist from Karnataka, India who has single-handedly planted and nurtured over 380 banyan trees along a 4 km stretch of highway from Hulikal to Kudur. (2) Unable to have children of her own, she began planting the trees as a way to fulfill her desire for children. (3) Over many decades, she and her husband carried water daily in four pots from over 4 km away to care for the trees, protecting them from grazing cattle, and through their efforts over 384 trees were successfully planted and nurtured.
The document summarizes a case study on the 2013 Uttarakhand floods in India. It describes how heavy rainfall from June 14-17, over 375% of the average, caused devastating floods and landslides. The melting of the Chorabari Glacier triggered flooding of the Mandakini River. Over 800 people died and infrastructure like roads and buildings were damaged. Both natural factors like heavy rainfall and landslides, as well as man-made factors like deforestation, construction of hydroelectric projects, and lack of disaster management planning, contributed to the severe impacts of the floods.
Kasturi Rangan Report on Western Ghats Part -1Febin Wilson
The document is a report by the High Level Working Group (HLWG) on the Western Ghats region of India. Some key points:
- The HLWG was formed to provide recommendations for sustainable development and conservation of the Western Ghats ecosystem.
- Through spatial analysis, the HLWG identified 37% of the Western Ghats region as Ecologically Sensitive Areas (ESAs) based on biological richness, fragmentation, population density, and inclusion of protected areas.
- The report recommends notifying the identified ESAs and implementing a non-tolerance policy for highly destructive activities like mining and polluting industries within the ESAs. At the same time, it suggests incentivizing environmentally sustainable
This document provides an overview of flooding in Assam, India in 2016-17. It discusses the types and causes of flooding in the region, including heavy rainfall and overflowing rivers. The background section explains that 45% of Assam's area is flood-prone due to its location between the Brahmaputra and Barak river basins. The impact of the 2016-17 floods affected over 1 million people, and damaged crops on over 200,000 hectares of land. The document also outlines the state's flood preparedness, response, and mitigation efforts.
Water is essential for life but can also cause destruction. It is used for domestic, agricultural, industrial, and transportation purposes as well as generating hydroelectricity. While dams provide benefits like flood control and irrigation, they can negatively impact river ecosystems and displace local communities. Rainwater harvesting techniques like check dams and percolation pits help boost groundwater levels and meet growing water demands. Traditional Indian communities developed sophisticated water management structures like tanks and channels to collect and use rainwater for their needs.
Biodiversity, Biodiversity of Chhattisgarh, Biodiversity of GujaratSHLOKKHANDELWAL3
Chhattisgarh and Gujarat are both biodiversity rich states in India. Chhattisgarh has over 44% of its land covered in forests that are home to endangered species like wild water buffalo and common hill mynah. It has three national parks, eleven wildlife sanctuaries, and three tiger reserves to protect its biodiversity. However, more ecological research is still needed. Gujarat also has a high level of biodiversity due to its long coastline, including 462 marine species and over 4,000 plant species. It contains four national parks, 23 wildlife sanctuaries, and one biosphere reserve to preserve its diverse ecosystems and species.
What is Jal Shakti Abhiyan and its key featuresAman Vats PMP®
The Jal Shakti Abhiyan is a campaign focused on water conservation efforts in 255 water-stressed districts across India from July to November 2019. It aims to accelerate water harvesting and conservation activities like watershed management and restoration of water bodies. Central government officers will monitor progress in allocated districts and blocks through field visits and digital platforms like mobile apps and a government dashboard. The campaign seeks to boost existing local programs and conduct outreach through various media to promote efficient water usage.
This document provides information on plantation forestry globally and in Nepal. Key points include:
- Plantation forestry has expanded globally over the past century and a half, with new plantations established at a rate of 4.5 million hectares per year.
- Asia accounts for over 60% of the world's planted forests, with plantations concentrated in countries like China, India, and Malaysia.
- Plantation forestry in Nepal began in the 1950s and has increased forest cover in the country by 14% between 1937-1947.
- Challenges to expanding natural forests like degradation and lack of regeneration have driven the growth of plantation forestry worldwide.
The document discusses conservation efforts in the Western Ghats region of India, which contains high biodiversity. It describes the Western Ghats' ecology, protected areas that have been established, and ongoing threats such as industry, roads, agriculture, and tourism. Conservation schemes implemented by state governments are also summarized, such as the Western Ghats Development Program and Intensification of Forest Management.
Andhra Pradesh has an investment driven economy with strengths in textiles, apparel and processed food clusters. While its productivity and prosperity rankings are high, it faces challenges in enhancing competitiveness. Key priorities include achieving fiscal stability, developing a clear economic strategy to engage stakeholders, and improving the state's competitiveness through productivity growth and innovation. The state has a diversified economy led by services, but agriculture and manufacturing also contribute significantly to its GDP.
The document summarizes the 2013 Uttarakhand floods in India. Heavy rainfall and cloudbursts in June 2013 caused devastating floods and landslides in the northern state of Uttarakhand. Over 580 people were killed and thousands more were reported missing or displaced. Both natural factors like heavy rainfall and cloud bursts, as well as man-made factors like deforestation, construction, and hydroelectric projects contributed to the scale of the disaster. Major rescue efforts were launched involving the Indian armed forces, disaster response teams, and state and international assistance.
The document discusses the devastating floods and landslides that occurred in Uttarakhand, India in June 2013. It summarizes that over 5,700 people were presumed dead and thousands were trapped after heavy rainfall led to flash flooding and the melting of glaciers. Environmentalists argue that the human activities like unregulated construction, mining, deforestation, and over 200 hydroelectric projects disrupted the region's fragile ecology and exacerbated the effects of the extreme rainfall. The disaster highlighted the need for better disaster management plans, regulation of development, and preparation for climate change impacts in the Himalayan region.
The document provides an overview of disaster management for floods in India. It defines a disaster and flood, and classifies different types of natural and man-made disasters. It describes the four phases of disaster management: preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation. It outlines the public health impacts of floods and strategies for flood management in India, including both structural measures like embankments and non-structural measures like forecasting. It also discusses the development of disaster management in India over time and the roles of various agencies and civil engineers in flood management.
This is the presentation made during Annual Meeting of Qatar Chapter of The Institution of Engineers (India) at DOHA in Sept 2006.
Role of Engineers in Disaster Managemetn has been disussed in the presentation
A natural disaster is a major event caused by natural hazards that affects the environment and leads to financial, environmental, and human losses. Common natural disasters include floods, tsunamis, tornadoes, hurricanes, cyclones, volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, heatwaves, droughts, wildfires, landslides, blizzards, ice storms, and avalanches. Earthquakes, floods, and volcanic eruptions are among the natural disasters that cause the most deaths. Natural disasters can have significant individual, community, economic, and environmental impacts. While not all natural disasters can be prevented, understanding ecology and taking strategies from nature can help lessen their effects.
This document provides an overview of basic concepts and frameworks related to disaster management in India. It defines key terms like disaster, hazard, risk, and vulnerability. It outlines the disaster management cycle of preparedness, relief, mitigation, rehabilitation and reconstruction. It also describes the types of disasters India faces, the vulnerability of different regions, and the institutional framework for disaster management at national, state and district levels as established by the Disaster Management Act of 2005.
Role of government in disaster management at central tam 2013-20Vijay Kumar
The document outlines the roles of central, state and district governments in disaster management in India. It discusses the nodal agencies responsible for different types of disasters, the Disaster Management Act of 2005 which established authorities at national, state and district levels, and the responsibilities of central and state governments in providing relief. It also describes funding mechanisms, mitigation measures, new directions for disaster management, and the specific roles of state and district administrations in relief operations and disaster response.
DRR basic concepts and terminologies of disaster risk reduction DRRrizwan81
The document defines key terms related to disaster management, including hazard, disaster, vulnerability, capacity, risk, elements at risk, response, relief, rehabilitation, reconstruction, development, mitigation, preparedness, and prevention. It explains disasters as serious disruptions exceeding a community's ability to cope that are caused by natural or man-made events. Various terms are also defined, such as vulnerability, capacity, risk, and elements at risk. The disaster management cycle is depicted as involving disaster response/relief, rehabilitation, reconstruction, development, prevention, mitigation, and preparedness. Key differences are also summarized, such as between recovery, rehabilitation and reconstruction, and between disaster management and disaster risk management.
Natural disasters are the result of natural hazards like floods, earthquakes, volcanoes, hurricanes or wildfires. They can cause damage through volcanic eruptions which release hot lava and ash. Earthquakes create giant shock waves that move towards the surface, sometimes splitting the ground apart. Floods occur when heavy rain or snow melt causes rivers to overflow their banks. Natural disasters have significant environmental, financial and human impacts.
Disaster management involves dealing with and avoiding both natural and man-made disasters through preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation efforts. It aims to reduce vulnerabilities and impacts through organized and sustained actions to analyze and manage hazards and the underlying risks. Key aspects of disaster management include preparedness before a disaster through activities like risk assessment, warning systems, and stockpiling resources; immediate response efforts during an event; and long-term rehabilitation and reconstruction work after an event to support regrowth. Effective disaster management requires coordination and planning across different levels of government, organizations, and communities.
2nd India Disaster Management Congress (IDMC) Proceeding, 2009Bijan Yavar
The document provides an overview of the Second India Disaster Management Congress held in New Delhi from 4-6 November 2009. It discusses the various thematic clusters and sessions at the congress, including topics like earthquakes, floods, cyclones, droughts, industrial disasters, and nuclear emergencies. Over 500 papers were received and 250 were selected for oral presentation. The document contains the full proceedings of the congress, including all presented papers and speeches.
This document discusses disaster management in India. It begins by outlining India's vulnerability to natural disasters and the large human and economic toll they often take. It then describes India's institutional and policy framework for disaster management, including the establishment of new authorities at the national, state, district, block and village levels to shift the focus from post-disaster response to also emphasize prevention, mitigation and preparedness. Key agencies coordinate response efforts, and funding mechanisms support relief activities.
The probability of an environmental disaster is low, but current events in Canada have demonstrated how the consequences may be catastrophic. How a company manages the event and its aftermath may determine the fate of the company, its parent and affiliates, and the risk exposure of its officers and directors.
Topics:
What is the corporation’s legal obligation in the event of an environmental disaster?
What are the legal obligations of the corporation’s officers and directors?
How does one asses, prioritize, and implement health, safety and environmental remediation requirements?
How to deal with the regulators, investigators and the media?
Can you count on your insurance to fund your disaster response?
How can the company protect its brand in the aftermath?
Presenters:
Mark Madras, Partner, Gowlings (Toronto Office)
Sherry Eaton, Golder Associates Ltd.
Carl Spensieri, XL Insurance
Don Huff, Environmental Communications
The document discusses disaster management and its key phases. It defines a disaster as a natural or man-made hazard that causes substantial damage or destruction. Disasters can be natural, resulting from events like earthquakes, floods, or volcanic eruptions, or man-made such as airplane crashes or terrorist attacks. The process of emergency management involves four phases - mitigation to prevent hazards from becoming disasters, preparedness by planning ahead of disasters, response activities during a disaster, and recovery to restore normalcy after a disaster.
The document discusses the recommendations of the 13th Finance Commission related to disaster management in India. It summarizes the key recommendations, which include merging existing funds into a National and State Disaster Response Fund, allocating funds for mitigation activities and pooled procurement of disaster response equipment, and providing a grant of Rs. 525 crores for capacity building activities like developing disaster management plans. Guidelines were issued by the Ministry of Finance and Home Affairs on the constitution and administration of the National and State Disaster Response Funds based on the 13th Finance Commission recommendations.
Armed conflicts and natural disasters are inherently gendered crises; they can affect women, men, girls and boys in profoundly different ways. It is increasingly accepted that understanding these differences—or adopting a gender perspective—improves the effectiveness of responses to these crises, as well as the efforts of policy-making, advocacy, research and training institutions that focus on them. A gender perspective is more frequently recognised as a core requirement for all personnel involved in these efforts. However, there are many who are expected to engage with gender issues, yet remain unfamiliar with them. For this audience, there is a dearth of literature that provides an introductory overview of gender issues in crisis environments.
This paper is intended to be an educational and awareness-raising resource for those who are beginning to engage with gender issues in crisis environments, whether they are civilian, military or police. It examines gender dimensions commonly observed in conflict and disaster environments, such as differences in casualty trends, risks, threats, vulnerabilities, needs, opportunities and stresses. It provides examples of the operational benefits of a gender perspective and the harmful consequences resulting from the absence of a gender perspective.
Gender and disaster risk reduction: Monitoring and evaluationOxfam GB
Understanding how gender relations shape women’s and men’s lives is critical to disaster risk reduction (DRR). This is because women’s and men’s different roles, responsibilities, and access to resources influence how each will be affected by different hazards, and how they will cope with and recover from disaster. This presentation contains information on monitoring and evaluations of gender and DRR projects. This presentation is part of Oxfam GB's Gender and Disaster Risk Reduction training pack available at www.oxfam.org.uk/genderdrrpack.
The document provides tips for disaster preparation before, during, and after emergencies. It recommends learning first aid and how to shut off utilities, securing appliances, stocking up on supplies like food and radios, evacuating flooded areas, eating cooked food and boiled water after flooding, and checking for hazards carefully when reentering homes. The document also gives safety tips for fires, such as contacting emergency services, disconnecting equipment if possible, and clearing flammable debris away from homes.
The document discusses various types of natural disasters commonly occurring in India such as floods, earthquakes, cyclones, and landslides. It describes the causes and effects of these disasters and highlights various structural and non-structural mitigation measures that can help reduce their impacts, such as early warning systems, disaster preparedness training, land use planning, and hazard-resistant infrastructure development. The document emphasizes that while not all natural disasters can be prevented, taking proactive mitigation actions can considerably reduce loss of life and property.
Overcoming barriers: The Role of Gender in DisasterSarah K Miller
This document discusses how gender plays a role in vulnerability during disasters. It notes that women often face greater vulnerabilities such as higher rates of poverty, single parenthood, and abuse. However, men also have unique vulnerabilities. The document examines gender-based impacts and needs during different types of disasters both domestically and internationally. It emphasizes the need to incorporate gender considerations into all phases of emergency management. This includes partnering with gender-focused organizations, addressing specific needs like affordable housing, and designing sensitive risk communication. The goal is to promote more equitable resilience and response for people of all genders affected by disasters.
This document provides an overview of a presentation on disaster management given by H. Padmakara Rao. The key points covered in the presentation include:
1. Disturbing trends in increasing disasters and their impact in India.
2. Factors responsible for the increasing number of disasters such as population growth, urban development, and climate change.
3. Lessons learned from recent disasters including the need for improved early warning systems and coordination between different levels of government in response.
4. An overview of India's disaster management framework established by the Disaster Management Act of 2005, including the roles of the National Disaster Management Authority and National Disaster Response Force.
Introduction to Disasters, Hazards, Key factors, Types of Disasters, Characteristics of Hazards, Vulnerability, Capacity and Risk.
It also contains Disaster management techniques, Risk mapping, Vulnerability Analysis, Role of NGOs in Disaster Mitigation and Management.
Earthquake and its impacts, Protection against Earthquakes, Earthquake Risk in India and Mitigation Strategy,
Brief Case study of Bhuj Earthquake, 2001
Floods, impact of Flooding, Problem of Floods in India, Flood control and Government policies and Mitigation practices.
Brief Case Study of Uttarakhand Flash Floods, 2013
this ppt is related to disaster management cycle , paradigm shift pre disaster preparedness,SEISMIC MICROZONATION
helpfull to give a presentation at college school and any other way also
The document summarizes the Risk Reduction Index (RRI) methodology and preliminary findings from its phase II study in West Africa. The RRI assesses capacities and conditions for disaster risk reduction in vulnerable countries. In Ghana, the RRI analyzed 3 representative territorial units (RTUs): Accra, Bolgatanga, and the East Coast. Preliminary findings show the main challenge across RTUs is environmental/natural resource management. Soil erosion and water contamination were also key issues. The RRI will continue data analysis, workshops, and action planning in West Africa and begin phase III in Asia.
This document outlines a framework for achieving global disaster resilience through comprehensive integration of knowledge from past disasters. It discusses establishing disaster-resilient communities by implementing best policies and practices. These include closing knowledge gaps, identifying weaknesses, and gaining a deeper understanding of disasters to implement countermeasures that prevent recurrences when the continuums of people, communities, and recurring hazards intersect. Emerging technologies, probabilistic hazard forecasts, risk reduction through development standards, and international cooperation in emergency response and recovery are key components of the framework.
The document discusses the spatial context of climate risk. It provides an overview of key concepts related to climate change adaptation and disaster risk management including earth system science frameworks, climate impacts, risk elements, exposure and vulnerability mapping, complexity and dynamics of systems, and limitations around data, nonlinearity and uncertainty. Specific topics covered include temperature rise patterns, increases in hot days and decreases in cold days, conceptual linkages between adaptation and disaster risk management, the spatial nature of exposure and risk, vulnerability at different scales, dynamics of vulnerability and risk over time, limitations around distinguishing slow onset from rapid onset events, and the need for spatial tools and critical thinking to address climate and disaster resilience challenges.
Learning From Past Notable Earthquakes
The 7.0 magnitude Haiti Earthquake that killed 230,000+, largely because of the inadequacy of the building code, left over 1 million homeless and jobless survivors stuck in tent cities facing a hurricane (Tomas), cholera outbreak, and health-care problems for the next three years. The lessons from this earthquake mega disaster touches every emotion we have. Presentation courtesy of Dr. Walter Hays, Global Alliance for Disaster Reduction
A major earthquake affecting a large city has the potential to be the most catastrophic natural disaster. Earthquakes of sufficient size threaten lives and damage property by setting off a chain of effects that disrupts the natural and human-built environments. Widespread strong ground shaking is a geological effect that can severely damage buildings or cause them to collapse completely. Vibratory earthquake motion, in turn, can induce secondary geological effects such as soil liquefaction, landslides, and related ground failure hazardous to the built environment or can trigger seismic sea waves (tsunamis) that may wreak coastal destruction thousands of miles from the earthquake source. Earthquakes may also result in major nongeological effects (e.g., widespread fires, flooding of populated areas caused by failure of large dams, or release of radioactive materials from damaged nuclear power plants) that could be more catastrophic than the initial effects of the earthquake. Presentation courtesy of Dr. Walter Hays, Global Alliance For Disaster Reduction
A disaster is defined as a natural or manmade event that causes widespread human and economic loss. Disaster management involves preparing for, responding to, and helping communities recover from disasters. India is vulnerable to many types of natural disasters like earthquakes, floods, and cyclones, as well as manmade disasters such as industrial accidents. The government has established agencies at the national, state, and local levels to coordinate disaster management efforts and help build community resilience.
This document discusses environmental disaster management. It defines key terms like disaster, disaster management, and discusses different types of disasters classified by cause (natural or man-made) and speed of onset (sudden or slow). The disaster cycle and models for disaster management involving prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response, rehabilitation and reconstruction are explained. Factors influencing risk like hazards, vulnerability and capacity are also defined.
This document provides definitions and information about different types of disasters. It defines a disaster according to the UN as "a serious disruption of the functioning of society, causing widespread human, material or environmental losses which exceeds the capacity of the affected society to cope using only its own resources." Natural disasters discussed include earthquakes, tsunamis, cyclones, floods, droughts, while man-made disasters include fires, pollution, and industrial accidents. The document also examines concepts like hazards, risks, vulnerabilities, and disaster management cycles. Key details are provided about specific natural disasters common in India like earthquakes, tsunamis, cyclones, and drought.
Landslides Represent Permanent Deformation Caused By The Downward And Outward Movements Of Large Volumes Of Soil And/Or Rock Under The Influence Of Gravity. Landslides Occur Naturally. Landslides Can Be Triggered And/Or Exacerbated By: 1) Water (From Precipitation During A Tropical Storm, Hurricane, Or Typhoon), Or 2) Vibrations (From Ground Shaking) During An Earthquake. Millions Of Communities Are Not Resilient To Landslide Disasters. The International Community Often Provides Millions To Billions Of Dollars In Relief To Help “pick Up The Pieces, ” But This Strategy Is Not Enough By Itself To Ensure Disaster Resilience. The Challenge Is To Create, Adjust And Realign Programs, Partners And People Until One Has Created The Kind Of "Turning Points" Needed For Moving Towards Landslide Disaster, Resilience. Using Educational Surges Containing The Past And Present Lessons To Foster And Accelerate The Creation Of Turning Points. Integration Of Scientific And Technical Solutions With Political Solutions For Policies On Preparedness, Protection, Early Warning, Emergency Response, And Recovery. Presentation courtesy of Dr. Walter Hays, Global Alliance For Disaster Reduction
VOLCANIC ERUPTIONS are awesome manifestations of heat flowing as a result of mantle hot spots (e.g., Hawaii and Iceland) or explosive eruptions in subduction zones (e.g., the Pacific Rim). LESSON: THE KNOWLEDGE AND TIMING OF ANTICIPATORY ACTIONS IS VITAL. The people who know: 1) what hazards to expect (e.g., vertical ash plume, lateral blast, lava flow, lahar), 2) where and when they will happen, and 3) what they should (and should not) do to prepare for them will survive. The people who have timely, realistic, advance information that facilitates reduction of vulnerabilities, and hence the risks associated with the vertical ash plume, pyroclastic flows, tephra, lava flows, and lahars will survive. The people who have timely, accurate, advance information that facilitates evacuation to get our of harm’s way of pyroclastic flows, lava flows, and lahars will survive. The International Community provides millions to billions of dollars in relief to help “pick up the pieces, ” but this strategy is not enough by itself to ensure earthquake disaster resilience. THE CHALLENGE: CREATE, ADJUST, AND REALIGN PROGRAMS, PARTNERS AND PEOPLE UNTIL YOU HAVE CREATED THE KINDS OF TURNING POINTS NEEDED FOR MOVING TOWARDS VOLCANO DISASTER RESILIENCE. Presentation courtesy of Dr. Walter Hays, Global Alliance For Disaster Reduction
A disaster is defined as a natural or manmade event that results in widespread human and economic loss. Natural disasters can be atmospheric, terrestrial, aquatic, or biological in origin. India is divided into five earthquake risk zones based on over 1200 earthquakes that have occurred. Mitigation efforts include establishing monitoring centers, preparing vulnerability maps, discouraging high-rise construction, and using earthquake resistant designs. The 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake triggered a tsunami that was the 6th deadliest natural disaster. The National Tsunami Hazard Mitigation Program was established to protect people and reduce losses. Other hazards addressed include cyclones, floods, droughts, landslides and avalanches. The district collector has overall responsibility for disaster management in their
“A disaster can be defined as any occurrence that cause damage, ecological disruption, loss of human life, deterioration of health and health services on a scale, sufficient to warrant an extraordinary response from outside the affected community or area”. World Health Organization (WHO)
“A disaster can be defined as an occurrence either nature or man made that causes human suffering and creates human needs that victims cannot alleviate without assistance”. American Red Cross (ARC)
The document discusses large scale disasters, their risk assessment, and integrated risk transfer modes in China and worldwide. It defines large scale disasters as events causing over 10,000 deaths or $1 billion in damages that affect over 100,000 square kilometers. Risk is assessed using models accounting for multiple hazards and disaster chains. China's risk transfer mode involves government support, insurance company operation, and stakeholder sharing of risk according to disaster intensity. Similar programs worldwide insure risks from earthquakes, floods, and other catastrophes.
This document provides an overview of disasters, including definitions and classifications. It discusses natural disasters like earthquakes, floods, and cyclones, as well as man-made disasters such as industrial accidents, fires, and acts of terrorism. The document also examines disaster trends in India, noting that floods are the most common type of natural disaster and have affected over 23 million people. It outlines India's disaster management structure and key agencies involved in forecasting and response. Finally, it discusses international frameworks for disaster risk reduction, including the Sendai Framework and its priorities of understanding risk and strengthening governance.
This document defines key terms related to disaster risk reduction and management such as hazard, exposure, vulnerability, capacity, and risk. It then provides examples of specific disasters that have impacted Baguio City, including earthquakes, tropical cyclones, and landslides. The document discusses the Philippines' risk profile as a disaster-prone country located in the typhoon belt and ring of fire. It emphasizes the importance of preparedness and outlines critical concerns to assess preparedness. The document also summarizes provisions of the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010 in the Philippines and highlights actions needed to reduce disaster risk such as establishing early warning systems and integrating disaster risk reduction into land use planning.
The document discusses the Philippines' risk profile for natural disasters and provides statistics on disasters from 2000-2011. It then summarizes key details from recent disasters like Typhoon Sendong and the 2011 earthquake in Negros Oriental. The remainder of the document covers topics like earthquake facts, the difference between tsunamis and tidal waves, evacuation plans, and the purpose and phases of conducting earthquake drills. It emphasizes that regular drills are needed to help mitigate earthquake disasters since earthquakes cannot be predicted.
Exploiting Artificial Intelligence for Empowering Researchers and Faculty, In...Dr. Vinod Kumar Kanvaria
Exploiting Artificial Intelligence for Empowering Researchers and Faculty,
International FDP on Fundamentals of Research in Social Sciences
at Integral University, Lucknow, 06.06.2024
By Dr. Vinod Kumar Kanvaria
LAND USE LAND COVER AND NDVI OF MIRZAPUR DISTRICT, UPRAHUL
This Dissertation explores the particular circumstances of Mirzapur, a region located in the
core of India. Mirzapur, with its varied terrains and abundant biodiversity, offers an optimal
environment for investigating the changes in vegetation cover dynamics. Our study utilizes
advanced technologies such as GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and Remote sensing to
analyze the transformations that have taken place over the course of a decade.
The complex relationship between human activities and the environment has been the focus
of extensive research and worry. As the global community grapples with swift urbanization,
population expansion, and economic progress, the effects on natural ecosystems are becoming
more evident. A crucial element of this impact is the alteration of vegetation cover, which plays a
significant role in maintaining the ecological equilibrium of our planet.Land serves as the foundation for all human activities and provides the necessary materials for
these activities. As the most crucial natural resource, its utilization by humans results in different
'Land uses,' which are determined by both human activities and the physical characteristics of the
land.
The utilization of land is impacted by human needs and environmental factors. In countries
like India, rapid population growth and the emphasis on extensive resource exploitation can lead
to significant land degradation, adversely affecting the region's land cover.
Therefore, human intervention has significantly influenced land use patterns over many
centuries, evolving its structure over time and space. In the present era, these changes have
accelerated due to factors such as agriculture and urbanization. Information regarding land use and
cover is essential for various planning and management tasks related to the Earth's surface,
providing crucial environmental data for scientific, resource management, policy purposes, and
diverse human activities.
Accurate understanding of land use and cover is imperative for the development planning
of any area. Consequently, a wide range of professionals, including earth system scientists, land
and water managers, and urban planners, are interested in obtaining data on land use and cover
changes, conversion trends, and other related patterns. The spatial dimensions of land use and
cover support policymakers and scientists in making well-informed decisions, as alterations in
these patterns indicate shifts in economic and social conditions. Monitoring such changes with the
help of Advanced technologies like Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems is
crucial for coordinated efforts across different administrative levels. Advanced technologies like
Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems
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Changes in vegetation cover refer to variations in the distribution, composition, and overall
structure of plant communities across different temporal and spatial scales. These changes can
occur natural.
This presentation includes basic of PCOS their pathology and treatment and also Ayurveda correlation of PCOS and Ayurvedic line of treatment mentioned in classics.
A review of the growth of the Israel Genealogy Research Association Database Collection for the last 12 months. Our collection is now passed the 3 million mark and still growing. See which archives have contributed the most. See the different types of records we have, and which years have had records added. You can also see what we have for the future.
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How to Add Chatter in the odoo 17 ERP ModuleCeline George
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2. INTRODUCTION
MASSIVE HUMAN LOSSES RENDER INTO
DRY STATISTICS
FATALITIES SOAR SKY-HIGH
THEDYING CAN DIFFERENTIATE
THEMSELVES FROM DEAD
NATURAL CALAMITY.
3. NATURAL CALAMITY
IS AN ADVERSITY CAUSING
DEEP DISTRESS AMOUNTING
TO GRIEVOUS DISASTER AND
MASSIVE LOSS
CONSTITUTED BY NATURE.
4. “IN A MINUTE, THERE IS TIME,
THAT A MINUTE WILL NOT REVERSE”
‘NOBEL LAUREATE T S ELIOT’
6. BETWEEN 1988 AND 1997, DISASTERS
KILLED 5116 PEOPLE AND AFFECTED
24.97 MILLION.
IN 1998, 9846 PEOPLE DIED AND 34.11
MILLION PEOPLE WERE AFFECTED
IN 2001-2002 30,000 (INCLUDING
GUJARAT EARTHQUAKE) PEOPLE WERE
DIED AND 41.82 MILLION PEOPLE WERE
AFFECTED BY ALL TYPES OF DISASTERS
8. PHASE I
WHAT IS A DISASTER?
THE NATIONAL SCENARIO
PHASE II
NATURAL CALAMITIES EXPERIENCED BY
INDIA
INDUSTRIAL AND TECHNOLOGICAL
DISASTERS
THE INTERNATIONAL SCENARIO
9. PHASE III
DISASTER MANAGEMENT
WARNING AND FORECASTING SYSTEM
ADMINISTRATIVE STRUCTURE OF DISASTER
MANAGEMENT IN INDIA
PHASE IV
DISASTER MANAGEMENT EDUCATION
METHODOLOGY FOR DISASTER MANAGEMENT
EDUCATION
ROLE OF SOME SPECIFIC AGENCIES
WORKING IN THE FIELD OF HIGHER
EDUCATION.
DISASTER MANAGEMENT EDUCATION: SOME
CHALLENGES.
10. WHAT IS A DISASTER?
“A GRAVE OCCURRENCE HAVING RUINOUS RESULTS”
Webster’s Dictionary
“ANY OCCURRENCE THAT CAUSES DAMAGE, ECONOMIC
DISTRACTION, LOSS OF HUMAN LIFE AND
DETERIORATION IN HEALTH AND HEALTH SERVICES
ON A SCALE SUFFICIENT TO WARRANT AN
EXTRAORDINARY RESPONSE FROM OUTSIDE THE
AFFECTED COMMUNITY OR AREA”
WHO
11. “An occurrence arising with little or
no warning, which causes or
threatens serious disruption of life,
and requires therefore a
mobilization of effort in excess of
that normally provided by the
statutory emergency services”
12. CLASSIFICATION OF DISASTERS
NATURAL MAN-MADE OTHER
DISASTERS DISASTERS DISASTERS
MAJOR MINOR MAJOR MINOR
COMMUNAL
RIOTS TRANSPORT
EARTHQUAKE HEAT WAVE ETHNIC EPIDEMICS,
ACCIDENT,
FLOODS COLD WAVE ONFLICTS, INDUSTRIAL
FESTIVAL,
DRAUGHTS LANDSLIDE REFUGEES, ACCIDENTS,
PILGRIMAGE
CYCLONE AVALANCHE TERRORISM, FIRE, POLICY
RELATED,
TORNADOES WAR, ECONOMIC CONFLICTS,
FOOD
HAILSTORM SCANDALS, CROP
POISONING,
MISMANAGEM- FAILURE
LIQUOR
ENT TRAGEDY,
TECHNOLOGY
DISASTER, ETC.
15. ZONE MAGNITUDE EFFECT
ZONE I < 2.5 VERY LOW DAMAGE RISK ZONE
GENERALLY NOT FELT BUT RECORDED.
ZONE-II <4.5 LOW DAMAGE RISK ZONE.
ZONE-III <6 MODERATE DAMAGE RISK ZONE AND CAN
BE DESTRUCTIVE IN POPULOUS.
ZONE-IV <7.9 HIGH DAMAGE RISK ZONE. MAJOR EARTH
QUAKES INFLICT SERIOUS DAMAGE.
ZONE-V >8 VERY HIGH DAMAGE RISK ZONE. GREAT
EARTH QUAKES OCCUR ONCE EVERY 5-10
YEARS. PRODUCE TOTAL DESTRUCTION
TO NEARBY COMMUNITIES.
26. PETROLEUM SPILLAGE .AND FIRE IN
CUBA TAO IN BRAZIL IN FEB 84
LPG EXPLOSION IN MEXICO CITY IN
NOV 84
BHOPAL GAS TRAGEDY IN INDIA IN
DEC 84.
2000 DEATHS
34000 EYE INFECTIONS
MIGRATION OF 2 LAKH PEOPLE
28. MORE THAN 8000 MAJOR
DISASTERS HAVE BEEN RECORDED
WORLDWIDE SINCE 1960
NATURAL CALAMITIES HAVE
CLAIMED MORE THAN 2.8 MILLION
LIVES
ADVERSELY AFFECTED 820
MILLION PEOPLE
29. “THE COSTS OF WEATHER
RELATED DISASTERS IN 1998
EXCEEDED THE COST OF ALL
DISASTERS IN THE DECADE
OF 1980’S”
30. IN 1998, IN THE CARIBBEAN, THE
HURRICANES GEORGE AND MITCH KILLED
MORE THAN 13,000 PEOPLE, WITH
MITCH BEING THE DEADLIEST ATLANTIC
STORM IN LAST 200 YEARS
MAJOR FLOODS HIT CHINA, INDIA,
NEPAL, BANGLADESH AND MUCH OF
EAST ASIA, KILLING THOUSANDS OF
PEOPLE. TWO THIRDS OF BANGLADESH
WAS INUNDATED FOR MONTH, LEAVING
MILLIONS HOMELESS.
31. CATASTROPHIC YANGTZE RIVER
FLOOD OF 1998,
EARTHQUAKE IN
EARTHQUAKE IN TAIWAN
“A UNESCO study shows that
on average, more than 10,000
people die each year from
earthquakes and losses amount
to billions of rupees”
33. THE CRYING NEED OF THE HOUR IS
SOLIDARITY
CO-OPERATION AND
CO-ORDINATION
IN REACHING OUT TO THOSE
WHO HAVE BEEN THE WORST HIT BY
THE CALAMITY
34. DISASTER MANAGEMENT, IN ORDER
OF PRIORITY, SHOULD MEAN
IMMEDIATE
RESCUE
RELIEF
REHABILITATION
RECONSTRUCTION MEASURES
35. DISASTER MANAGEMENT INCLUDES
PLANNING
ORGANIZING
STAFFING,
DIRECTING
CO-ORDINATING
REPORTING
BUDGETING FUNCTIONS BEFORE THE DISASTER
ATTACKS AND
RESCUE
RELIEFAND
REHABILITATION WORK AFTER THE
DISASTER ATTACKS
36. LEADERSHIP
INFORMATION-TECHNOLOGY
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
TIME MANAGEMENT
RESPONSIBILITY MANAGEMENT
RISK MANAGEMENT
PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT
STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
COMMUNICATION MANAGEMENT
KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT TOO.
37. DISASTER MANAGEMENT
PRE-DISASTER POST-DISASTER
MANAGEMENT MANAGEMENT
RISK RESCUE
IDENTIFICATION RELIEF
RISK REDUCTION REHABILITATION
RISK REDUCTION
MAJOR CONCERNS MAJOR CONCERNS
GOVERNMENT CONCERNED STATE
CONCERN DEPTT. OF GOVERNMENT AND
GOVERNMENT (LIKE MANAGERIAL FUNCTIONS AGENCIES
WEATHER NGO (LOCAL, NATIONAL
FORECASTING PLANNING INTERNATIONAL
SEISMOLOGIC DEPTT. ORGANISATION GENERAL PUBLIC AS IN
RAILWAY, RAILWAY, HUMAN RESOURCE INDIVIDUAL OR GROUPS
FINANCE, HRD) DIRECTION (IN ANY FORM, ANY
EDUCATIONAL OR CO-ORDINATION CAPACITY)
SPECIAL R & D COMMUNICATION LOCAL GOVERNMENT
ORGANISATION BUDGETING MEDIA
NGO CONTROL CORPORATE HOUSE
MEDIA RESEARCH AND FOREIGNERS
INSURANCE AGENCIES DEVELOPMENT (INDIVIDUALS, NGO, GOVT
39. Indian Meteorological
Department (IMD)
IMD provides cyclone
warnings from the Area
Warning & Cyclone Warning
Forecasting Centres (ACWCs)
It has developed the
System necessary
infrastructure to
originate and
disseminate the cyclone
warnings at appropriate
levels.
40. Indian
Meteorological
Department (IMD)
It has made operational a
satellite based communication
system called Cyclone
Warning & Warning Dissemination
System for direct
Forecasting dissemination of cyclone
warnings to the cyclone
System prone coastal areas.
IMD runs operationally a
Limited-area Analysis and
Forecast System (LAFS),
based on an Optimal
Interpretation (OI) analysis
and a limited area Primitive
Equation (PE) model, to
provide numerical guidance.
41. National
Remote Sensing
Agency (NRSA)
Long term drought proofing
programmes on the natural
Warning & resources of the district
have been greatly helped by
Forecasting the use of satellite data
obtained by NRSA.
System Satellite data can be used
very effectively for mapping
and monitoring the flood
inundated areas, flood
damage assessment, flood
hazard zoning and past flood
survey of river configuration
and protection works.
42. Seismological
Observations
Seismological
observations in the
Warning & country are made
through national network
Forecasting of 36 seismic stations
operated by the IMD,
System which is the nodal
agency. These stations
have collected data over
long periods of time.
43. Warning System for Drought
The National Agricultural Drought
Assessment and Management System
(NADAMS) has been developed by the
Department of Space for the
Warning & Department of Agriculture and
Cooperation, and is primarily based on
Forecasting monitoring of vegetation status through
National Oceanic and Atmospheric
System Administration (NOAA) Advanced Very
High Resolution (AVHR) data.
The drought assessment is based on a
comparative evaluation of satellite
observed green vegetation cover (both
area and greenness) of a district in any
specific time period, with that of any
similar period in previous years.
44. Flood Forecasting
Flood forecasts and warnings
are issued by the Central
Water Commission (CWC)
Warning & Ministry of Water Resources.
Forecasting
These are used for alerting
the public and for taking
System appropriate measures by
concerned administrative and
state engineering agencies in
the flood hazard mitigation.
Information is gathered from
the CWC's vast network of
Forecasting Stations on various
rivers in the country
45. Cyclone Tracking
Information on cyclone
warnings is furnished on a
real-time basis to the
control room set up in the
Warning & Ministry of Agriculture,
Government of India.
Forecasting High-power Cyclone
Detection Radars (CDRs)
System that are installed along the
coastal belt of India have
proved to be a very useful
tool to the cyclone warning
work.
These radars can locate and
track approaching Tropical
Cyclones within a range of
400 km.
46. Cyclone Tracking
Satellite imagery received
from weather satellite is
extensively used in detecting
the development and
Warning & movement of Tropical
Cyclones over oceanic
Forecasting regions, particularly when
they are beyond the range
System of the coastal radars.
The existing mode of
dissemination of cyclone
warnings to various
government officials is
through high priority
telegrams, telephones, telex
and fax.
48. The Department of Agriculture and
Cooperation (DAC) in the Ministry of
Agriculture, `Government of India, is
the nodal department for all matters
concerning natural disasters relief at
ADMINISTRATIVE the Centre.
STRUCTURE OF The National Contingency Action
DISASTER Plan (CAP) facilitates launching of
MANAGEMENT IN relief and rescue operations without
INDIA delay.
There are various committees at the
national level for disaster
management such as Cabinet
Committee for effective
implementation of relief measures in
the wake of natural calamity
49. National Crisis Management
Committee at the national level
headed by the Cabinet Secretary
who is in charge of various types of
ADMINISTRATIVE disasters and supporting ministries
STRUCTURE OF as members
DISASTER Crisis Management Group reviews
MANAGEMENT IN various measures required for
INDIA dealing with a natural disaster, and
coordinates activities of the Central
ministries and the State
Governments pertaining to disaster
preparedness and relief and obtains
information from nodal officers on
measures relating to the above
52. CREATION OF GENERAL AWARENESS
IT ALSO HELPS TO TEACHING FACULTIES IN
CREATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF SCIENTIFIC
AND SYSTEMATIC KNOWLEDGE
IT ALSO HELPS TO THE GOVERNMENT AND ITS
AGENCIES WORKING FOR DISASTER MANAGEMENT
IT IS MORE SIGNIFICANT IN SOME SPECIFIC
DISASTER PRONE ZONE/ REGION OR STATE
53. IT ALSO HELPS IN DISSEMINATE THE
KNOWLEDGE/INFORMATION ABOUT
DISASTERS AND MANAGEMENT OF DISASTERS
IN GENERAL LOCAL PUBLIC
IT HELPS IN SCIENTIFIC UNDERSTANDING
AND CONVINCING THE TRUTH AND AVOIDS
SOME UNSCIENTIFIC BELIEF AND AVOIDS AT
LEAST A RUMOUR IN THE TIME OF POST
DISASTER
IT ALSO HELPS IN THE SCIENTIFIC AND
RESEARCH BASED METHODOLOGICAL
EDUCATION SYSTEM FOR DISASTER
MANAGEMENT
54. WE CAN COORDINATE SOCIAL RESOURCES
OF NGOS IN TO THE FORMAL/INFORMAL
EDUCATION SYSTEM.
LAST BUT NOT THE LEAST IT IS ARGUED
THAT ONE CAN PROTECT HIMSELF IN ANY
DISASTER SITUATION, IF HE/SHE HAS BASIC
BUT SCIENTIFIC KNOWLEDGE ABOUT
DISASTER MANAGEMENT
56. INDIAN INSTITUTE OF ECOLOGY AND
MANAGEMENT, NEW DELHI PG DEGREE IN
DISASTER MITIGATION.
THE CENTRE FOR DISASTER MANAGEMENT
(BHOPAL MP) POSTGRADUATE WITH
AFFILIATION TO IGNOU
INDIAN INSTITUTE OF DISASTER
MANAGEMENT.
METEOROLOGY DEGREES ANDHRA
UNIVERSITY VISHAKAPATANAM
M Sc METEOROLOGY ,COCHIN UNIVERSITY
OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY KERALA,
M TECH IN METEOROLOGY BHARATIYAR
UNIVERSITY COIMBATORE,
57. DIPLOMA IN METEOROLOGY, SHIVAJI
UNIVERSITY KOLHAPUR
B Sc IN METEOROLOGY AND MARINE
SCIENCE, MS UNIVERSITY OF BARODA ,M Sc
METEOROLOGY
GEOLOGY; GUJARAT UNIVERSITY,
AHMEDABAD , MS UNIVERSITY OF BARODA,
MOHAN LAL SUKHADIYA UNIVERSITY
UDAIPUR, VIKRAM UNIVERSITY AND NAGPUR
UNIVERSITY NAGPUR
IGNOU OFFERS CERTIFICATE IN DISASTER
MANAGEMENT COURSE AS A SIX MONTH
PROGRAMME FOR SELECTED TARGET GROUPS.
58. PROPOSED DISASTER MANAGEMENT EDUCATION MODULE
FORMAL SETUP NON FORMAL SETUP
SECONDARY HIGHER
EDUCATION EDUCATION
BY NGO’S BY GO’S
PRIMARY SECONDARY +2 LEVEL
STORY BASED SYSTEMATIC SCIENTIFIC
KNOWLEDGE INFORMATION INFORMATION
FIELD POLICY
AWARENESS FOR FORMATIONS
UG PG UNI. LEVEL RESCUE FUNDING
RELIEF HRD
REHABILITATION R&D
THROUGH MANAGEMENT
SELF & SOCIAL TRAINING & IEC RESEARCH AND (SEMINAR, ADMINISTRATION
AWARENESS MODEL DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE, AND CONTROL
THROUGH SPL. (INFORMATION WORKSHOP, INSTITUTIONAL
PAPER, PART OF EDUCATION EXHIBITION, DEVELOPMENT
THE COMMON COMMUNICATION) COMPETITIONS,
PAPER AND PUBLICATIONS)
NCC/NSS
59. ROLE OF SOME
SPECIFIC AGENCIES
WORKING IN THE FIELD
OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
60. MINISTRY OF HUMAN
RESOURCE DEVPT (MHRD)
POLICY FORMATION.
INSTITUTIONAL SET UP (SEPARATELY FOR DM)
FUNDING ARRANGEMENT.
GUIDELINES FOR THE AGENCIES WORKING UNDER
THE MINISTRIES I.E. DST, UGC ETC.
SPECIAL RESEARCH PROGRAMMES
SPECIAL INNOVATIONS FOR NCC/NSS.
CREATION FOR JOB OPPORTUNITIES
61. NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR
EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH
AND TRAINING (NCERT)
SYLLABI PREPARATION FOR VARIOUS LEVEL
OF EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM.
TEXT AND METHODOLOGY PREPARATION.
RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING
PROGRAMMES FOR DM FOR DIFFERENT LEVEL.
62. ALL INDIA COUNCIL FOR
TEACHER EDUCATION (AICTE)
SPECIAL ATTENTION ON SETUP OF A DM
INSTITUTES WITH ADEQUATE INFRASTRU-
CTURES.
SPECIAL SUBJECTS TO OFFERS TO
EXISTING TECHNICAL INSTITUTION UNDER
ITS JURISDICTION.
SPECIAL RESEARCH PROGRAMMES ON DM
EDUCATION.
SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS OF INFORMAL
DM EDUCATION PGMES LIKE SEMINAR,
WORKSHOPS.
63. UNIVERSITY GRANTS
COMMISSION (UGC)
SPECIAL ATTENTION ON DM EDUCATION.
PREPARATION OF GUIDELINES INCLUDING
SUBJECTS CONTENTS, METHODOLOGY,
EVALUATION FOR DM EDUCATION AT UG/PG
LEVEL.
ESTABLISHMENT OF SPECIAL DIVISION/
CELL FOR DME.
AVAILABILITY OF EXPORTS ON VARIOUS
SUBJECTS OF DME,
SPECIAL RESEARCH PROGRAMMES FOR DM
UNDER ITS MINOR/MAJOR RESEARCH
PROJECTS SCHEMES.
64. ANNOUNCEMENT OF SPECIAL PROGRAMMES
FOR DM. LIKE UNIVERSITY TALK AIDS,
WOMEN EDUCATION.
SPECIAL FINANCIAL. NON-FINANCIAL
INCENTIVES FOR COLLEGES AND
UNIVERSITIES WHO ARE TAKING
INITIATIVES OF DME.
ORGANIZING SEMINAR, WORKSHOP ON
DME.
SPECIAL INCENTIVES FOR TEACHERS FOR
PREPARATION OF DME LITERATURE,
METHODS ETC.
66. POLITICAL WILLPOWER IS MUST FOR
ESTABLISHMENT OF DME SYSTEM.
INTER –DISCIPLINARY CO-ORDINATION IS
MUST.
THERE MAY BE A POSSIBILITIES OF OPPOSE
LACK OF POLICY ON DM MAY BE A BARRIER
TO THE SYSTEM.
THIS SYSTEM MAY BENEFIT AFTER
LONGTIME OF ITS ESTABLISHMENT.