| ID | 132486 |
| Title Proper | Disaster management- the cry of the -day |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Chakrabarty, Manas ; Chakraborty, Ruchita |
| Publication | 2014. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | One of the most crucial problems-with which mankind confronted with is de?nitely the ways and means of disaster management. In fact, mankind has survived and lived with natural disasters right from the days of the mythical universal deluge. (N arayan 2000). Many a times, mankind becomes simply a toy in the ands of the nature when it becomes furious due to ?ood or earthquake. Floods, volcanic eruptions and earthquakes have plagued and devastated humanity since time immemorial. (Narayan, 2000). The number" of natural disasters around the world continues to grow over time, and their impact on the stricken regions continues to be worsening. (Singh, 2000) In such situations, disaster management becomes really a major concern. Disaster management has assumed great importance of late, due to the occurrence of natural as well as manmade disasters. (Murthy, 2007). |
| `In' analytical Note | World Focus Vol.35, No.7; July 2014: p.15-18 |
| Journal Source | World Focus Vol.35, No.7; July 2014: p.15-18 |
| Key Words | Disaster Management ; Mankind Confronted ; Universal Deluge ; Devastated Humanity ; Manmade Disasters ; Stricken Regions ; Natural Disasters ; Earthquake ; Floods ; Volcanic Eruption ; Cyclonic Eruption |