IS INDIA PREPARED FOR A NATURAL DISASTER

What is a Natural Disaster A natural disaster is a major adverse event

resulting from natural processes of, or effecting, the Earth

A natural disaster can cause loss of life or property damage, and typically leaves some economic damage in its wake.

Examples:Tornado,Volcano,Drought,Hurricane, Tsunami,Wildfires,Earthquake

Some Natural disasters

What Natural Disaster Management Authority thinks

The NDMA, headed by the Prime Minister of India, is the Apex Body for Disaster Management in India.

The (NDMA) has said India is not prepared to face natural disasters.

The NDMA arrived at this conclusion after taking stock of psycho-social support and mental health services in the country.

Indian Natural Disaster Statistics

No of events: 431 No of people killed: 143,039 Average killed per year: 4,614 No of people affected: 1,521,726,127 Average affected per year: 49,087,940 Economic Damage (US$ X 1,000): 48,063,830 Economic Damage per year (US$ X 1,000):

1,550,446

Natural Disaster Occurence Reported

Natural Disaster occourences reported

PEOPLE KILLED PEOPLE AFFECTED

Disaster Management Act 2005

An Act to provide for the effective management of disasters and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.

Challenges

One of the greatest challenges India is facing in becoming disaster resistant is corruption

Major cities like Guwahati, Srinagar, New Delhi, Chandigarh, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai fall under high seismic zones.

Most of the people in our country follow Wait and See approach . So it's not only the politicians but even the common man itself.

Initiatives Taken by NDMA

Conducted National Level Conferences with various Corporate Houses on how to develop partnerships in disaster management not only for relief measures but also in mitigation and preparedness.

Developed scoping exercise on the involvement of the Corporate Sector in Disaster Management.

Ensure that on-site and off-site disaster management plans are developed by industries, compliance to be ensured.

Conduct mock drills on a regular basis in collaboration with the corporate units.

Conclusion

India is in a crucial situation that it has scored the position of 11th among the topmost countries that is facing natural disaster

India has the power to face these kind of disasters but the lazy workers of India which are getting paid for arrangements regarding these disasters are reason of loss during natural disasters.

Natural disasters are not something that can be anticipated much in advance, they occur suddenly

However, by preventing the problem from occurring in the first place, the burden will eventually get lighter.

India is a country which is very strong in economic power, Therefore if India can face natural disasters with full preparedness, damage can be reduced.

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