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Study of Recent Disasters

Lesson 35 of 38 in the free Disaster Management notes on Siksha Sarovar, written by Rohit Jangra.

Study of Recent Disasters

Analyzing past disasters helps us understand what went wrong and how to improve.

Methodology for Study:

  1. Cause: Natural or Man-made?
  2. Impact: Lives lost, economic damage.
  3. Response: How did the government react?
  4. Gaps: What could have been done better?

1. Local Level (Example: Urban Flood in your City)

  • Scenario: Heavy rains causing waterlogging.
  • Causes: Clogged drains, plastic waste, encroachment on natural ponds.
  • Solution: Better waste management, clearing drainage channels.

2. State Level (Example: Kerala Floods 2018)

  • Scenario: Unprecedented rainfall and dam openings.
  • Lesson: Need for better Dam Management and reservoir operation rules. Importance of Citizen Volunteers (fishermen).

3. National Level (Example: COVID-19 Pandemic)

  • Scenario: Biological disaster affecting the whole nation.
  • Challenges: Migrant crisis, oxygen supply, vaccination.
  • Lesson: Strengthening Public Health Infrastructure and legal frameworks (Epidemic Diseases Act).