India experiences many natural disasters such as earthquakes, floods, droughts, cyclones, and tsunamis annually due to its geography and climate. The number of disasters and people affected have been increasing each year. Some of the worst disasters in India's history include the Bengal cyclone in 1970 that killed 500,000 people and droughts in the 1970s and 1980s that affected over 200 million people. India's disaster management approach focuses on prevention, mitigation, preparedness, and response. Mental health is also an important aspect of disaster recovery to address trauma in survivors. While disasters cannot be prevented, their impacts can be reduced through anticipating risks and building preparedness.
Disaster management involves preparing for, responding to, recovering from, and mitigating both natural and human-made disasters. It includes preparedness activities before a disaster strikes, rebuilding and supporting society after natural disasters occur, and dealing with their impacts. Major goals are minimizing harm and damage through preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation efforts. Common natural disasters in India include floods, droughts, earthquakes, cyclones, and tsunamis. Major human-made disasters discussed are the Bhopal gas tragedy, Chernobyl disaster, and 2013 Uttarakhand floods. Modern technology can help forecast and mitigate disaster impacts if people make informed preparedness a priority.
DM presentation for Planning Institute 11 TH Sep 19 (1).pptSikanderZulkarnain1
India is highly vulnerable to various natural and man-made disasters due to its diverse geographic, climatic and socio-economic conditions. The country experiences 27 different types of disasters that affect its states and union territories. Over 12% of India's land area is flood-prone while 68% of cultivated land is drought-prone. India also experiences cyclones, earthquakes, landslides, and tsunamis. Within India, Uttar Pradesh is particularly vulnerable to recurring floods and droughts that severely impact lives, property, and livelihoods across the state. Key affected districts in Uttar Pradesh include those in eastern, western, and central parts of the state.
Disaster management involves preparing for, responding to, recovering from, and mitigating both natural and human-made disasters. It includes preparedness activities before a disaster strikes, rebuilding and supporting society after natural disasters occur, and dealing with their effects. Major goals are minimizing the impacts of disasters and supporting recovery efforts. Common disasters in India include floods, droughts, earthquakes, cyclones, and industrial or infrastructure accidents. Government agencies are responsible for coordinating responses to different disaster types. Climate change is increasing vulnerability to some disasters through more extreme weather and effects on agriculture, health, and development. Indigenous knowledge, appropriate technology, and local resources can help communities adapt.
Natural disasters can cause major damage and loss of life. Examples include floods, earthquakes, tsunamis and volcanic eruptions. In 2012, there were over 900 natural disasters worldwide resulting in $170 billion in costs. Many of the damages from natural disasters are exacerbated by human activities like population growth in vulnerable areas and lack of adequate disaster preparedness. India must view disasters as preventable tragedies, not just acts of God, to better prepare for their impacts.
Natural disasters can cause major damage and loss of life. Examples include floods, earthquakes, tsunamis and volcanic eruptions. In 2012, there were over 900 natural disasters worldwide resulting in $170 billion in costs. Many of the damages come from weather-related events like storms and floods. India must improve its disaster management practices and prepare for natural disasters rather than viewing them as acts of God.
Disaster & Climate Risk scenario in India & Assam – A Factual Over View Date:...Bibhuti Bhusan Gadanayak
This document provides an overview of disaster and climate risk scenarios in India and the state of Assam. It begins with the objectives of building an understanding of past disasters in India and Assam and those affecting schools. It then outlines various topics to be covered, including global disaster trends from 1900-2014, major disasters in India from 1980-2017, top natural disasters in India from 2005-2016 sorted by deaths and affected people, and economic damage. It also discusses hazard profiles of Assam and India, disaster risk reduction, climate change, impacts of increased climate change, and examples of disasters in Assam and the importance of safe schools in South Asia.
This document discusses the multi-hazard vulnerability of India to natural disasters. It begins by defining vulnerability and multi-hazard. India is vulnerable to numerous natural hazards including earthquakes, floods, droughts, cyclones, landslides, avalanches, forest fires, heat and cold waves. Over 50 million people are affected by drought annually and over 30 million by floods. The document provides details on the areas affected by specific hazards and historical disasters in India. It stresses that vulnerability can be lessened through reducing exposure, sensitivities, and increasing coping capacities. Preparedness, mitigation measures, and organized responses are key to reducing disaster risk.
This document discusses various types of natural disasters including volcanic eruptions, hurricanes, cyclones, earthquakes, floods, and more. It provides details on specific natural disasters that occurred in 2011, such as floods in Brazil and Thailand, earthquakes in New Zealand, Turkey, and Japan, typhoons in the Philippines, and droughts in East Africa. The document emphasizes that disasters are inevitable due to natural hazards and increased vulnerabilities. It outlines elements at risk from disasters, and principles of disaster management including preparedness, response, and aims to reduce risks and support rapid recovery.
Disaster management involves preparing for, responding to, recovering from, and mitigating both natural and human-made disasters. It includes preparedness activities before a disaster strikes, rebuilding and supporting society after natural disasters occur, and dealing with their impacts. Major goals are minimizing harm and damage through preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation efforts. Common natural disasters in India include floods, droughts, earthquakes, cyclones, and tsunamis. Major human-made disasters discussed are the Bhopal gas tragedy, Chernobyl disaster, and 2013 Uttarakhand floods. Modern technology can help forecast and mitigate disaster impacts if people make informed preparedness a priority.
DM presentation for Planning Institute 11 TH Sep 19 (1).pptSikanderZulkarnain1
India is highly vulnerable to various natural and man-made disasters due to its diverse geographic, climatic and socio-economic conditions. The country experiences 27 different types of disasters that affect its states and union territories. Over 12% of India's land area is flood-prone while 68% of cultivated land is drought-prone. India also experiences cyclones, earthquakes, landslides, and tsunamis. Within India, Uttar Pradesh is particularly vulnerable to recurring floods and droughts that severely impact lives, property, and livelihoods across the state. Key affected districts in Uttar Pradesh include those in eastern, western, and central parts of the state.
Disaster management involves preparing for, responding to, recovering from, and mitigating both natural and human-made disasters. It includes preparedness activities before a disaster strikes, rebuilding and supporting society after natural disasters occur, and dealing with their effects. Major goals are minimizing the impacts of disasters and supporting recovery efforts. Common disasters in India include floods, droughts, earthquakes, cyclones, and industrial or infrastructure accidents. Government agencies are responsible for coordinating responses to different disaster types. Climate change is increasing vulnerability to some disasters through more extreme weather and effects on agriculture, health, and development. Indigenous knowledge, appropriate technology, and local resources can help communities adapt.
Natural disasters can cause major damage and loss of life. Examples include floods, earthquakes, tsunamis and volcanic eruptions. In 2012, there were over 900 natural disasters worldwide resulting in $170 billion in costs. Many of the damages from natural disasters are exacerbated by human activities like population growth in vulnerable areas and lack of adequate disaster preparedness. India must view disasters as preventable tragedies, not just acts of God, to better prepare for their impacts.
Natural disasters can cause major damage and loss of life. Examples include floods, earthquakes, tsunamis and volcanic eruptions. In 2012, there were over 900 natural disasters worldwide resulting in $170 billion in costs. Many of the damages come from weather-related events like storms and floods. India must improve its disaster management practices and prepare for natural disasters rather than viewing them as acts of God.
Disaster & Climate Risk scenario in India & Assam – A Factual Over View Date:...Bibhuti Bhusan Gadanayak
This document provides an overview of disaster and climate risk scenarios in India and the state of Assam. It begins with the objectives of building an understanding of past disasters in India and Assam and those affecting schools. It then outlines various topics to be covered, including global disaster trends from 1900-2014, major disasters in India from 1980-2017, top natural disasters in India from 2005-2016 sorted by deaths and affected people, and economic damage. It also discusses hazard profiles of Assam and India, disaster risk reduction, climate change, impacts of increased climate change, and examples of disasters in Assam and the importance of safe schools in South Asia.
This document discusses the multi-hazard vulnerability of India to natural disasters. It begins by defining vulnerability and multi-hazard. India is vulnerable to numerous natural hazards including earthquakes, floods, droughts, cyclones, landslides, avalanches, forest fires, heat and cold waves. Over 50 million people are affected by drought annually and over 30 million by floods. The document provides details on the areas affected by specific hazards and historical disasters in India. It stresses that vulnerability can be lessened through reducing exposure, sensitivities, and increasing coping capacities. Preparedness, mitigation measures, and organized responses are key to reducing disaster risk.
This document discusses various types of natural disasters including volcanic eruptions, hurricanes, cyclones, earthquakes, floods, and more. It provides details on specific natural disasters that occurred in 2011, such as floods in Brazil and Thailand, earthquakes in New Zealand, Turkey, and Japan, typhoons in the Philippines, and droughts in East Africa. The document emphasizes that disasters are inevitable due to natural hazards and increased vulnerabilities. It outlines elements at risk from disasters, and principles of disaster management including preparedness, response, and aims to reduce risks and support rapid recovery.
This document discusses drought hazards in Pakistan. Some key points:
- Drought is the most costly natural disaster and can lead to widespread impacts like food and water crises. Semi-arid areas are more prone to drought.
- Major droughts occur every 12-16 years in Pakistan, with lesser droughts every 4-6 years. Drought can cause secondary hazards like dust storms, disease, and wildfires.
- The 1999-2001 drought affected the entire country, causing $1.2 billion in losses and negatively impacting economic growth. Tharparkar district was among the worst affected areas.
- Pakistan needs to implement both structural measures like dams and non-structural measures like policies and
Vulnerability analysis and experience of vulnerability in indiaShubham Agrawal
This document discusses vulnerability analysis and experiences of vulnerability in India. It outlines several factors that contribute to vulnerability, including political, physical, economic, social and environmental factors. It then examines specific hazards India faces such as earthquakes, floods, droughts, cyclones, landslides, avalanches, forest fires, heat waves and industrial disasters. Major disasters in India's history are listed, with death tolls provided. The document concludes that preparedness, mitigation measures and organized response are key to reducing disaster risk.
1. Disaster management involves preparing for disasters before they happen through continuous activities such as mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery.
2. It includes establishing early warning systems, providing basic needs, emergency facilities and managing casualties.
3. India has established a hierarchical disaster management structure that functions at the national, state, district and local levels through bodies like the NDMA, SDMA and DDMA.
1) India faces recurring natural disasters such as floods, earthquakes, and cyclones due to its location and geology. The 2001 Gujarat earthquake killed over 100,000 people and caused $5 billion in damages.
2) To improve disaster resilience, India must integrate lessons from past disasters, build expertise through education, and make policy decisions to shift from reactive responses to proactive risk reduction.
3) A 3-step process is proposed: 1) document knowledge gained from experiences, 2) develop technical capacity through education, and 3) implement science-based policies to minimize future impacts through preparedness and resilient infrastructure.
The document discusses disasters, including definitions, types, causes, impacts and management. It provides details on several key points:
1) A disaster is defined as an event that causes damage or loss of life on a scale beyond normal capacity to cope. Disasters can be natural or man-made.
2) The impacts of disasters include direct effects like deaths and injuries, as well as indirect effects on infrastructure, the economy and society.
3) Disaster management aims to reduce risks through prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response, rehabilitation and reconstruction activities over the disaster cycle.
4) Major disasters that have impacted India are described, such as earthquakes, floods, cyclones and industrial accidents
A natural disaster is the effect of earths natural hazards, for example flood, tornado, hurricane, volcanic eruption, earthquake, heatwave, or landslide. They can lead to financial, environmental or human losses. The resulting loss depends on the vulnerability of the affected population to resist the hazard, also called their resilience. If these disasters continue it would be a great danger for the earth
Floods are common natural disasters that occur due to heavy rainfall overflowing rivers and streams. Flash floods occur in mountainous areas due to cloudbursts or damming and drain quickly causing damage. States like Assam, Bihar and parts of Uttar Pradesh in India are prone to floods in the rainy season. Floods damage property, spread disease, cause soil erosion and destroy wildlife habitat. Preventive measures include land use planning, building barriers, and using technology for relief and early warning.
The document discusses disaster management in India, covering different types of natural and man-made disasters, the disaster management cycle, and government agencies responsible for responding to different disaster types. It also summarizes some major disasters that have impacted India, such as the Bhopal gas tragedy, 2001 Gujarat earthquake, 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, and 2013 Uttarakhand floods. The national nodal agencies coordinate disaster response efforts and the National Disaster Response Force was established to provide specialist response to various disaster situations across the country.
This document provides an overview of disaster management topics including definitions of key terms like hazard, disaster, vulnerability and risk. It discusses different types of natural disasters that occur in India such as floods, droughts, cyclones, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, landslides, avalanches, and tsunamis. It also covers man-made disasters and provides details on disaster management frameworks and agencies in India at the national, state and local levels. Key aspects of disaster management like preparedness, mitigation and response are explained.
MULTI HAZARD AND DISASTER VULNERABILITY OF IN DIAKartik Mondal
In relation to hazards and disasters, vulnerability is a concept that links the relationship that people have with their environment to social forces and institutions and the cultural values that sustain and contest them. It's also the extent to which changes could harm a system or to which a community can be affected by the impact of a hazard. A natural disaster is a consequence when a natural calamity affects humans and/or the built environment. Human vulnerability, and often a lack of appropriate emergency management, leads to financial, environmental, or human impact. The resulting loss depends on the capacity of the population to support or resist the disaster: their resilience. This understanding is concentrated in the formulation: "disasters occur when hazards meet vulnerability".
The document outlines the syllabus for the course CS-1122 – Environmental Studies. It includes 5 units covering topics like natural resources, ecosystems, environmental pollution, social issues, and human population. It also lists 6 recommended textbooks. A sample unit on introduction to environmental studies is then presented, discussing the global environmental crisis, sustainable development, and the scope of environmental studies. Two case studies from India illustrate the impacts of environmental degradation - the vanishing islands in Sundarbans due to climate change, and the transformation of Kalahandi district from forests to famine. Exponential growth curves are used to show how population, consumption, CO2 levels, and extinction rates are increasing unsustainably and threatening the environment.
This document defines key concepts related to disaster management, including what constitutes a disaster and the factors that determine risk. It explains that disasters result from natural or man-made hazards interacting with vulnerabilities and limited response capacity. Vulnerabilities can be physical, social, or economic. The document also outlines different types of disasters and the components of disaster management, including response, recovery, prevention, and preparedness/mitigation. It provides examples for each.
India is vulnerable to both natural and human-induced disasters. Natural disasters that commonly occur in India include floods, cyclones, earthquakes, landslides, and droughts. These disasters can be categorized as slow-onset like droughts or rapid-onset like earthquakes. They cause widespread damage and disruption. India has developed systems for disaster management but remains at risk given factors like its large population, urbanization, and effects of climate change. The economically weak face greater vulnerabilities during disasters. After disasters, rehabilitation and reconstruction aim to restore affected communities while encouraging necessary adjustments. Various agencies in India are responsible for managing different types of disasters.
The document summarizes a project on the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami. It defines tsunamis as large ocean waves caused by earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, or landslides. The 2004 tsunami was caused by a 9.1-9.3 magnitude earthquake in the Indian Ocean. It killed over 227,000 people across 14 countries. The impacts included massive loss of life, property damage estimated at $10 billion, and environmental threats. The response involved emergency assistance and long-term recovery efforts like temporary housing, rebuilding infrastructure, and counseling. Governments and communities must take steps to reduce risks and prepare for future tsunamis.
Challenges and Perspective of Disaster ManagementRutuja Chudnaik
Challenges and Perspective of Disaster Management,Disaster- An Introduction,The cost and consequences of disasters, Development and natural disasters, Disaster Risk Reduction, Disaster Management Cycle, Disaster management in India, Natural Disaster – Droughts, Drought: causes and effects, Impact of drought: Indian scenario, Drought disaster challenges and mitigation in India, Drought assessment: tools and techniques, Drought management and challenges, Drought management framework in India, Conclusion.
Natural hazards become natural disasters when they negatively impact human lives and livelihoods. Disaster management aims to reduce vulnerability to hazards and help communities cope with disasters through planning. It focuses on creating plans to lessen disaster impacts rather than preventing hazards. Key aspects of disaster management include understanding risk, vulnerability, resilience, and adapting to or mitigating hazards. India is prone to various natural disasters like floods, earthquakes, and cyclones that have caused massive damage and loss of life in the past. The 2004 tsunami and subsequent disasters led to the establishment of the Disaster Management Act of 2005 and authorities to better cope with disasters.
This document outlines the syllabus for a disaster management course. The syllabus covers 5 units: (1) introduction to disasters including definitions, causes and impacts of disasters like earthquakes, floods and droughts; (2) approaches to disaster risk reduction including the disaster cycle and roles of different stakeholders; (3) relationship between disasters and development; (4) disaster risk management in India; and (5) case studies and field works related to different disasters. Key concepts covered include hazards, vulnerability, resilience, and structural vs non-structural disaster risk reduction measures. The syllabus aims to equip students with knowledge on different types of disasters, their impacts and management.
Disaster management Presentation (PPT) by Faisal Faisal Ayub
HI friends..I am Faisal.....this is my PPT of disaster management...some topics like earthquake,flood,drought,human made disaster etc..have been covered and their precaution...feel free to use this....hope u like it..........comment rating out of 10.....thnx
Community emergiencies: Role of Nurses in current managementDr.G.Bhuvaneswari
This document discusses community emergencies and the nurse's role in disaster management. It begins by defining key terms like disaster, hazard, emergency, and types of natural and man-made disasters. It then outlines India's vulnerability to various natural hazards like earthquakes, floods, cyclones, droughts, and epidemics. The current management of community emergencies in India is discussed, including the National Policy on Disaster Management, establishing authorities at national, state and district levels, and elements of disaster prevention, preparedness, response and management of mass casualties. Nurses comprise the largest healthcare workforce and play an important role in capacity building and frontline response during disasters.
Climate change poses security risks for India through its impacts. Rising sea levels and extreme weather events may displace millions of people in India and cause food and water insecurity. This could exacerbate existing social tensions and conflicts. Neighboring countries like Bangladesh may see environmental refugees fleeing to India, altering demographics. Water disputes may also arise between India and its neighbors like China and Pakistan. The Indian military will need to adapt operations and potentially provide more humanitarian aid. Overall, climate impacts threaten stability in India and could impact its relationships in South Asia.
The document provides information on a hazard risk and vulnerability atlas developed for Navi Mumbai, India. It was created as part of a project to enhance disaster risk reduction. The atlas contains flood, earthquake, fire, social vulnerability, and urban heat island exposure and risk maps. It integrates data from surveys, government departments, and risk models. The atlas is intended to help mainstream disaster risk reduction into development plans and aid emergency response through visual representation of risk.
This document discusses drought hazards in Pakistan. Some key points:
- Drought is the most costly natural disaster and can lead to widespread impacts like food and water crises. Semi-arid areas are more prone to drought.
- Major droughts occur every 12-16 years in Pakistan, with lesser droughts every 4-6 years. Drought can cause secondary hazards like dust storms, disease, and wildfires.
- The 1999-2001 drought affected the entire country, causing $1.2 billion in losses and negatively impacting economic growth. Tharparkar district was among the worst affected areas.
- Pakistan needs to implement both structural measures like dams and non-structural measures like policies and
Vulnerability analysis and experience of vulnerability in indiaShubham Agrawal
This document discusses vulnerability analysis and experiences of vulnerability in India. It outlines several factors that contribute to vulnerability, including political, physical, economic, social and environmental factors. It then examines specific hazards India faces such as earthquakes, floods, droughts, cyclones, landslides, avalanches, forest fires, heat waves and industrial disasters. Major disasters in India's history are listed, with death tolls provided. The document concludes that preparedness, mitigation measures and organized response are key to reducing disaster risk.
1. Disaster management involves preparing for disasters before they happen through continuous activities such as mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery.
2. It includes establishing early warning systems, providing basic needs, emergency facilities and managing casualties.
3. India has established a hierarchical disaster management structure that functions at the national, state, district and local levels through bodies like the NDMA, SDMA and DDMA.
1) India faces recurring natural disasters such as floods, earthquakes, and cyclones due to its location and geology. The 2001 Gujarat earthquake killed over 100,000 people and caused $5 billion in damages.
2) To improve disaster resilience, India must integrate lessons from past disasters, build expertise through education, and make policy decisions to shift from reactive responses to proactive risk reduction.
3) A 3-step process is proposed: 1) document knowledge gained from experiences, 2) develop technical capacity through education, and 3) implement science-based policies to minimize future impacts through preparedness and resilient infrastructure.
The document discusses disasters, including definitions, types, causes, impacts and management. It provides details on several key points:
1) A disaster is defined as an event that causes damage or loss of life on a scale beyond normal capacity to cope. Disasters can be natural or man-made.
2) The impacts of disasters include direct effects like deaths and injuries, as well as indirect effects on infrastructure, the economy and society.
3) Disaster management aims to reduce risks through prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response, rehabilitation and reconstruction activities over the disaster cycle.
4) Major disasters that have impacted India are described, such as earthquakes, floods, cyclones and industrial accidents
A natural disaster is the effect of earths natural hazards, for example flood, tornado, hurricane, volcanic eruption, earthquake, heatwave, or landslide. They can lead to financial, environmental or human losses. The resulting loss depends on the vulnerability of the affected population to resist the hazard, also called their resilience. If these disasters continue it would be a great danger for the earth
Floods are common natural disasters that occur due to heavy rainfall overflowing rivers and streams. Flash floods occur in mountainous areas due to cloudbursts or damming and drain quickly causing damage. States like Assam, Bihar and parts of Uttar Pradesh in India are prone to floods in the rainy season. Floods damage property, spread disease, cause soil erosion and destroy wildlife habitat. Preventive measures include land use planning, building barriers, and using technology for relief and early warning.
The document discusses disaster management in India, covering different types of natural and man-made disasters, the disaster management cycle, and government agencies responsible for responding to different disaster types. It also summarizes some major disasters that have impacted India, such as the Bhopal gas tragedy, 2001 Gujarat earthquake, 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, and 2013 Uttarakhand floods. The national nodal agencies coordinate disaster response efforts and the National Disaster Response Force was established to provide specialist response to various disaster situations across the country.
This document provides an overview of disaster management topics including definitions of key terms like hazard, disaster, vulnerability and risk. It discusses different types of natural disasters that occur in India such as floods, droughts, cyclones, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, landslides, avalanches, and tsunamis. It also covers man-made disasters and provides details on disaster management frameworks and agencies in India at the national, state and local levels. Key aspects of disaster management like preparedness, mitigation and response are explained.
MULTI HAZARD AND DISASTER VULNERABILITY OF IN DIAKartik Mondal
In relation to hazards and disasters, vulnerability is a concept that links the relationship that people have with their environment to social forces and institutions and the cultural values that sustain and contest them. It's also the extent to which changes could harm a system or to which a community can be affected by the impact of a hazard. A natural disaster is a consequence when a natural calamity affects humans and/or the built environment. Human vulnerability, and often a lack of appropriate emergency management, leads to financial, environmental, or human impact. The resulting loss depends on the capacity of the population to support or resist the disaster: their resilience. This understanding is concentrated in the formulation: "disasters occur when hazards meet vulnerability".
The document outlines the syllabus for the course CS-1122 – Environmental Studies. It includes 5 units covering topics like natural resources, ecosystems, environmental pollution, social issues, and human population. It also lists 6 recommended textbooks. A sample unit on introduction to environmental studies is then presented, discussing the global environmental crisis, sustainable development, and the scope of environmental studies. Two case studies from India illustrate the impacts of environmental degradation - the vanishing islands in Sundarbans due to climate change, and the transformation of Kalahandi district from forests to famine. Exponential growth curves are used to show how population, consumption, CO2 levels, and extinction rates are increasing unsustainably and threatening the environment.
This document defines key concepts related to disaster management, including what constitutes a disaster and the factors that determine risk. It explains that disasters result from natural or man-made hazards interacting with vulnerabilities and limited response capacity. Vulnerabilities can be physical, social, or economic. The document also outlines different types of disasters and the components of disaster management, including response, recovery, prevention, and preparedness/mitigation. It provides examples for each.
India is vulnerable to both natural and human-induced disasters. Natural disasters that commonly occur in India include floods, cyclones, earthquakes, landslides, and droughts. These disasters can be categorized as slow-onset like droughts or rapid-onset like earthquakes. They cause widespread damage and disruption. India has developed systems for disaster management but remains at risk given factors like its large population, urbanization, and effects of climate change. The economically weak face greater vulnerabilities during disasters. After disasters, rehabilitation and reconstruction aim to restore affected communities while encouraging necessary adjustments. Various agencies in India are responsible for managing different types of disasters.
The document summarizes a project on the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami. It defines tsunamis as large ocean waves caused by earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, or landslides. The 2004 tsunami was caused by a 9.1-9.3 magnitude earthquake in the Indian Ocean. It killed over 227,000 people across 14 countries. The impacts included massive loss of life, property damage estimated at $10 billion, and environmental threats. The response involved emergency assistance and long-term recovery efforts like temporary housing, rebuilding infrastructure, and counseling. Governments and communities must take steps to reduce risks and prepare for future tsunamis.
Challenges and Perspective of Disaster ManagementRutuja Chudnaik
Challenges and Perspective of Disaster Management,Disaster- An Introduction,The cost and consequences of disasters, Development and natural disasters, Disaster Risk Reduction, Disaster Management Cycle, Disaster management in India, Natural Disaster – Droughts, Drought: causes and effects, Impact of drought: Indian scenario, Drought disaster challenges and mitigation in India, Drought assessment: tools and techniques, Drought management and challenges, Drought management framework in India, Conclusion.
Natural hazards become natural disasters when they negatively impact human lives and livelihoods. Disaster management aims to reduce vulnerability to hazards and help communities cope with disasters through planning. It focuses on creating plans to lessen disaster impacts rather than preventing hazards. Key aspects of disaster management include understanding risk, vulnerability, resilience, and adapting to or mitigating hazards. India is prone to various natural disasters like floods, earthquakes, and cyclones that have caused massive damage and loss of life in the past. The 2004 tsunami and subsequent disasters led to the establishment of the Disaster Management Act of 2005 and authorities to better cope with disasters.
This document outlines the syllabus for a disaster management course. The syllabus covers 5 units: (1) introduction to disasters including definitions, causes and impacts of disasters like earthquakes, floods and droughts; (2) approaches to disaster risk reduction including the disaster cycle and roles of different stakeholders; (3) relationship between disasters and development; (4) disaster risk management in India; and (5) case studies and field works related to different disasters. Key concepts covered include hazards, vulnerability, resilience, and structural vs non-structural disaster risk reduction measures. The syllabus aims to equip students with knowledge on different types of disasters, their impacts and management.
Disaster management Presentation (PPT) by Faisal Faisal Ayub
HI friends..I am Faisal.....this is my PPT of disaster management...some topics like earthquake,flood,drought,human made disaster etc..have been covered and their precaution...feel free to use this....hope u like it..........comment rating out of 10.....thnx
Community emergiencies: Role of Nurses in current managementDr.G.Bhuvaneswari
This document discusses community emergencies and the nurse's role in disaster management. It begins by defining key terms like disaster, hazard, emergency, and types of natural and man-made disasters. It then outlines India's vulnerability to various natural hazards like earthquakes, floods, cyclones, droughts, and epidemics. The current management of community emergencies in India is discussed, including the National Policy on Disaster Management, establishing authorities at national, state and district levels, and elements of disaster prevention, preparedness, response and management of mass casualties. Nurses comprise the largest healthcare workforce and play an important role in capacity building and frontline response during disasters.
Climate change poses security risks for India through its impacts. Rising sea levels and extreme weather events may displace millions of people in India and cause food and water insecurity. This could exacerbate existing social tensions and conflicts. Neighboring countries like Bangladesh may see environmental refugees fleeing to India, altering demographics. Water disputes may also arise between India and its neighbors like China and Pakistan. The Indian military will need to adapt operations and potentially provide more humanitarian aid. Overall, climate impacts threaten stability in India and could impact its relationships in South Asia.
The document provides information on a hazard risk and vulnerability atlas developed for Navi Mumbai, India. It was created as part of a project to enhance disaster risk reduction. The atlas contains flood, earthquake, fire, social vulnerability, and urban heat island exposure and risk maps. It integrates data from surveys, government departments, and risk models. The atlas is intended to help mainstream disaster risk reduction into development plans and aid emergency response through visual representation of risk.
Institutional DM Plan pptasdasdasdasdasd.pptxMadhukar Sanap
This document provides guidance on disaster management planning at the institutional level. It discusses that disaster management planning results in coordinated actions and clear roles during emergencies. It also stresses that plans need to be regularly updated and practiced through mock drills. The document then outlines the various components of developing an institutional disaster management plan, including hazard identification and assessment, resource inventories, response planning, evacuation planning, and special provisions for vulnerable groups. It emphasizes conducting mock drills to test preparedness levels and coordination between response teams. Various types of mock drills for different hazards like fire, earthquake, cyclone, and flood are also highlighted.
This training overview provides information on emergency preparedness through 6 modules. Module 1 discusses why preparing for emergencies is important. Module 2 covers safety during different disaster types like fires, floods, and tornadoes. Module 3 encourages creating a family emergency plan and communication strategy. Module 4 guides making an emergency kit with essential supplies. Module 5 discusses managing stress during emergencies. The final module celebrates learning and brainstorms sharing preparedness with others. The goal is to empower people to help themselves and their community stay safe during emergencies.
Slide for Proposed Baseline Assessment (1.)....pptxMadhukar Sanap
This document proposes a baseline assessment and development plan for a new location. It identifies several key needs for the area including village resource mapping, strengthening drinking water sources, and ensuring access to government schemes. The justification provided is that agriculture is the main economic activity but crops are being affected by a lack of sufficient irrigation water due to drought conditions and overuse of groundwater. Key issues identified are acute food shortages, crop failures from lack of water, poor water resource management, and prioritizing industry over agriculture for water distribution. Land details are provided for several villages being considered for intervention.
This document provides an introduction to the book "Emergency Response Management in Today's Complex Society". It discusses how society has become more complex with interconnected systems and the changing perceptions of societal safety since the Cold War. This requires improved emergency response management that deals with all types of emergencies and enables cooperation between organizations. The book aims to stimulate reflection on emergency response management and coordination through discussions and analyses from various perspectives. It is intended for those who work in emergency response management, including decision-makers, system developers, and educators.
This document discusses resiliency assets that can promote individual and organizational well-being. It defines resiliency as the ability to adapt positively despite challenges and bounce back from adversity. Resiliency assets are strengths developed through life experiences that facilitate empowerment, coping, and learning. The document outlines several types of resiliency assets including relationship assets, professional competence assets, attitudinal optimism assets, emotional intelligence assets, and adaptation assets. For each asset type, it provides examples of practices that can help build those assets to increase resiliency. At the end, it suggests an activity for coworkers to assess and discuss resiliency asset strengths in their organization.
Organizational and individual resilience are interdependent but often studied separately. Individual resilience drives organizational resilience through factors like trust, stress management, and emotionally intelligent leaders. Leaders can build resilience at multiple levels by emphasizing the individual's role, developing a culture that encourages learning from failures, and investing in personally resilient individuals. Providing the optimal level of stress through adversity and stability allows personal resilience to develop without leading to breakdown. Managing stress in the workplace requires understanding the interplay between personal and organizational resilience.
Resiliency Assets for organisation121312pi1p23aMadhukar Sanap
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2. • Disasters are universal but it affects severely
on the developing nations.
• Due to the geography and topography, India
has faced serious large scale natural disasters
like droughts, cyclones and earthquakes.
• The available statistics also show that the
number of disasters per year is increasing but
also the number of people affected and killed is
also rising.
3. SR.
NO.
Name of Event Year Fatalities
1. Bengal Earthquake 1737 300,000
2. Bengal Cyclone 1864 60,000
3.
The Great Famine of
Southern India
1876-1878 5.5 million
4. Maharashtra Cyclone 1882 100,000
5. The Great Indian famine 1896-1897 1.25 million to 10 million
6. Kangra earthquake 1905 20,000
7. Bihar Earthquake 1934 6,000
8. Bengal Cyclone 1970 500,000 (include Pakistan & Bangladesh)
9. Drought 1972 200 million people affected
10. Andhra Pradesh Cyclone 1977 10,000
11. Latur Earthquake 1993 7,928 death and 30,000 injured
12. Orissa Super Cyclone 1999 10,000
13. Gujarat Earthquake 2001 25,000
14. Indian Ocean Tsunami 2004 10,749 deaths 5,640 persons missing
15. Kashmir Earthquake 2005 86000 deaths (include Kashmir & Pakistan)
Major Disasters in Known History of India
4.
5. Natural disasters
• Earthquake: India is having a high risk towards
Earthquakes. More than 58 per cent of India’s land
area is under threat of moderate to severe seismic
hazard.
• During the last 20 years, India has
experienced 10 major earthquakes that have
resulted in more than 35,000 deaths.
• Of the earthquake-prone areas, 12% is prone to
very severe earthquakes, 18% to severe
earthquakes and 25% to damageable earthquakes.
• The biggest quakes occur in the Andaman and
Nicobar Islands, Kutch, Himachal and the North-
East. The Himalayan regions are particularly
prone to earthquakes.
10. Floods:
• About 30 million people are affected annually. Floods in
the Indo–Gangetic–Brahmaputra plains are an annual
feature.
• On an average, a few hundred lives are lost, millions are
rendered homeless and several hectares of crops are
damaged every year.
• Nearly 75% of the total rainfall occurs over a short
monsoon season (June – September). 40 million
hectares, or 12% of Indian land, is considered prone to
floods.
• Floods are a perennial phenomenon in at least 5 states -
Assam, Bihar, Orissa , Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal.
• On account of climate change, floods have also occurred
in recent years in areas that are normally not flood prone.
• In 2006, drought prone parts of Rajasthan experienced
floods.
11. Droughts:
• Drought is another recurrent phenomenon
which results in widespread adverse impact on
vulnerable people’s livelihoods and young
children’s nutrition status.
• About 50 million people are affected annually by
drought. Of approximately 90 million hectares of
rain-fed areas, about 40 million hectares are
prone to scanty or no rain.
• Although a slow onset emergency, and to an
extent predictable emergency, drought has
caused severe suffering in the affected areas in
recent years, including effects on poverty,
hunger, and unemployment.
12. Cyclones:
• About 8% of the land is vulnerable to cyclones of which
coastal areas experience two or three tropical cyclones
of varying intensity each year.
• Cyclonic activities on the east coast are more severe
than on the west coast.
• The Indian continent is considered to be the worst
cyclone-affected part of the world, as a result of low-
depth ocean bed topography and coastal configuration.
• The principal threat from a cyclone are in the form of
gales and strong winds; torrential rain and high tidal
waves/storm surges.
• More cyclones occur in the Bay of Bengal than in
the Arabian Sea and the ratio is approximately 4:1.
• An analysis of the frequency of cyclones on the east
and west coasts of India.
13.
14. Landslide
• In the hilly terrain of India including the
Himalayas and North East India,
landslides have been a major and widely
spread natural disasters that often strike
life and property and occupy a position of
major concern.
• One of the worst tragedies took place
at Malpa Uttarkhand (UP) on 11th and 17th
August 1998 when nearly 380 people were
killed when massive landslides washed
away the entire village.
15. Avalanche
• Avalanche are river like speedy
flow of snow or ice descending
from the mountain tops.
• Avalanches are very damaging
and cause huge loss to life and
property.
• In Himalayas, avalanches are
common
20. CHARACTERISTICS OF NATURAL DISASTERS:
LOW
HIGH
INITIAL
LETHALITY HIGH
LOW
SCOPE
HIGH
LOW SUDDEN
SLOW
•Earthquakes
•Cyclones
•Floods
•Famine
21. • The last century has added a new ecological
dimension to the definition of a disaster.
• We then have newer man made disasters on
our hands which include chemical Disasters
like Bhopal Gas Tragedy of 1984, oil spills, air
water and soil pollution.
• Developing countries have been facing the
brunt more than the developed ones because
they have less physical and financial
resources.
• India as the second largest populated country
with 1.2 billion population has a large share of
all types of disasters.
22. It is virtually impossible to prevent
most disaster.
Nevertheless, we can forestall or
alleviate many of their worst effect by
anticipating them and by being
prepared.
The greatest number of disasters occur
in those countries that are already most
adversely affected by ill-health and poor
economic conditions.
23. •DISASTER is a collective
responsibility requiring
coordinated responses from
various agencies and all parts
of the society.
• Government Agencies:
1. Urban Development
2. Agriculture & Food
3. Health
4. Energy - Power
24. DISASTERS PRODUCE SEVERAL TYPES OF
TRAUMA. THE HEALTH CONSEQUENCES
FALL INTO VARIOUS CATEGORIES
DEATH
DISEASE
DISABILITY
DISTRESS
DISLOCATION
DISORGANIZATION
STARVATION
WATER & POWER
SUPPLY
UNEMPLOYMENT
ROADS –
COMMUNICATION
27. THE PSYCHOLOGICAL RESPONSE TO DISASTER WILL
DEPEND ON THREE MAIN FACTORS:
• THE DISASTER: - OCCURRENCE
- MAGNITUDE
- SUDDENNESS
- TYPE
•THE COMMUNITY - LEVEL OF PREPAREDNESS
- SOCIAL SUPPORT
- LEADERSHIP
- PAST EXPERIENCE
•THE VICTIMS:
- AGE
- LEVEL OF EDUCATION/EXPOSURE
- MARITALSTATUS
- PHYSICAL HEALTH
DISASTER MAGNITUDE
RESPONSE
VICTIM COMMUNITY
28. SPEED & DIRECTION ARE
KEY ISSUES
• The key issues are:
Quick assessment Immediate
response
Quick Planning Coordination
Quick Execution or action Desired
result
29. KEY CONCEPTS
1. The target population is
primarily normal
2. People do not disintegrate in
response to disaster.
3. People respond to active
interest and concern.
30. Traumatized individuals are resistant to
seeking treatment
So treatment must be taken to survivors.
Victims of flood, earthquakes and hurricanes
Increased Prevalence of: PTSD
Depression which are risk factors for suicidal
thinking suicide rate increases need for
mental Health support after severe disasters.
31. • Morbidity represents a cluster of
diseases involving more than one
target organ.
• Exposure levels are difficult to
establish
• Environmental Monitoring may
have limitations.
• Biological Monitoring may not be
feasible.
32. •Community as a Resource
•Need for Joint preparation
•Need to develop
• Single function but develop
Joint training
• Multidisiplinary service
model Joint training
•A chain is as strong as its
weakest link
33. GUIDELINES
Crucial rehabilitation process.
The first objective is to get water, Food, Electricity
and Sewerage system restored plan temporary
housing up in a few weeks so that the people can
move out of the schools.
Long term housing is essential to use locally
available material that are suitable for the climate
and culture.
Getting people to build their own houses has a
two-fold purpose.
It provides the people with an income, it gets them
involved and interested in the design and
construction of their houses and this participatory
approach gets them out of the depression and
lethargy that follows trauma.
34. There is a need for institutionalization of
process for learning from experiences
obtained from Disaster
Creation of information and Data clearing
house on Disaster management
Creating a knowledge centre in each
Locality
Readiness and develop strategies and
intervention.
Act on lessons learned from evidence based
research and practical experience (fire in
building lift staircases, Drowning.- Safety
ships tanks- Bhopal Gas tragedy
35. Longitudinal analysis of
earth quake-victims
Factor 1 - Fear anxiety-appear earlier
and decreased earlier
Factor 2 - Depression & Physical
symptoms appeared later &
stayed longer.
Factor 3 - Psychosocial problems
gradually decrease as time
passed by
36. TABLE : COMPONENTS OF CHEMICAL
DISASTER PREPAREDNESS
PHASE ACTIVITY (BEFORE THE DISASTER)
1. Hazards : Identification of hazards
: Identification of vulnerabilities.
: Assessment of risk
2. Prevention : Removal of the hazard
: Selection of alternatives
: Hazard control
3. Planning : Contingency planning
mitigation : Knowledge of rehabilitation methods
: Instituting organizational framework
37. TABLE : COMPONENTS OF CHEMICAL
DISASTER PREPAREDNESS
PHASE ACTIVITY (AFTER THE DISASTER)
Emergency : Accurate response
: Speed of Action
Follow-up : Knowledge of chemicals(s)
: Fencing of the accident
: Diagnosis of needs
: Implementation
: Monitoring
: Feedback and adjustment
: Information transfer & storage
38. Therapeutic approaches in survivors of Disaster
Common Psychiatric response to Disaster:
1. Acute stress Disorder
2. Anxiety, fear and Panic
3. Depression
4. PTSD
5. Substance Abuse
6. Somatization Disorders
7. Adjustment disorder
8. Organic mental disorder, injury, toxins etc.
39. • Mental health personnel constitute a very valuable resource.
• They should not only be included in the design of a disaster plan
but also interacted into the disaster response team.
• Mental health care must receive special attention and be
frequently updated for the population living in disaster prone
areas.
• A plan must be prepared for all situations.
• In order to help victims in distress, mental health specialists
must design short and long term training programs depending
on the level of knowledge and skills of the staff, and implement
them.
• In the immediate aftermath of a disaster, both health and relief
workers need a quick and flexible orientation.
• This training session must be planned before the disaster impact.
40. DIMENSIONS OF MENTAL HEALTH
The field of mental health includes three sets of
objectives.
• One of these has to do with mentally ill person s. For them the
objective is the restoration of health.
• A second has to do with those people who are mentally healthy but
who may become ill if they are not protected from conditions that
are conductive to mental illness, which however are not the same
for every individual. The objectives for those persons is
prevention.
• The third objective has to do with the upgrading of mental health of
normal persons, quite apart from any question of disease or
infirmity. This is positive mental health. It consists in the
protection and development at all levels, of human society of
secure, affectionate and satisfying human relationships and in the
reduction of hostile tensions in persons and groups.
41. HOPE: INDIA CAN DEAL
WITH THE CRISIS
India had enough experience in dealing with
natural disasters.
The lessons that we learnt from the Orissa
cyclone of 2000, the Gujarat earthquake of
2001 and other disasters have helped us
effect a paradigm shift in our approach to
disaster management proceeding from the
conviction that development cannot be
sustainable unless disaster mitigation is built
into the development process at all levels.
42. • Need to build a national hub
to share and learn and to
create a critical mass of
institutions, trainers and
trained professionals.
Strategic Plan
43. Every calamity presents
an opportunity to equip
themselves to face with
greater confidence and
competence, similar
challenges in the future.
44. • Disasters disrupt progress and destroy the
outcome of developmental efforts over several
years, often pushing nations in quest for progress
back by several decades.
• Thus, efficient reduction of disaster risks, rather
than mere response to their occurrence, has in
recent times, received increased attention both
within India and abroad.
• With a vision to build a safe and disaster resilient
India, the Government has adopted a holistic,
proactive, multi-hazard oriented and technology
driven strategy by promoting a culture of
prevention, mitigation, preparedness and
response.