Hydro-Meteorological Disasters Flood Floods are among the most frequent and costly natural disasters. Conditions that cause floods include heavy or steady rain for several hours or days that saturates the ground. Flash floods occur suddenly due to rapidly rising water along a stream or lowlying area. A flood is an excess of water (or mud) […]
Read MoreGeological Disasters Earthquake Earthquakes are one of the most destructive of natural hazards. An earthquake occurs due to sudden transient motion of the ground as a result of release of elastic energy in a matter of few seconds. The impact of the event is most traumatic because it affects large areas, occurs all of a […]
Read MoreDisaster Trends Development and relief agencies have long recognized the important role played by data and information in mitigating the impacts of disasters on vulnerable populations. Systematic collection and analysis of these data provides invaluable information to governments and agencies in charge of relief and recovery activities. It also aids the integration of health components […]
Read MoreDisaster Management – Terminology Acceptable Risk The level of potential losses that a society or community considers acceptable given existing social,economic, political, cultural, technical and environmental conditions. Capacity The combination of all the strengths, attributes and resources available within a community, society or organization that can be used to achieve agreed goals. Capacity Development The […]
Read MoreUnderstanding Disasters As per the Oxford dictionary a disaster is “a sudden accident or a natural catastrophe that causes great damage or loss of life” A Disaster is an event or series of events, which gives rise to casualties and damage or loss of properties, infrastructure, environment, essential services or means of livelihood on such […]
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