natural hazards

Hazard Profile of State Himachal Pradesh

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Hazard Profile of State Himachal Pradesh State of Himachal is prone to various hazards both natural and manmade. Main hazards consist of earthquakes, landslides, flash floods, snow storms and avalanches, draughts, dam failures, fires – domestic and wild, accidents – road, rail, air, stampedes, boat capsizing, biological, industrial and hazardous chemicals etc. Earthquake: The hazard … Read more Hazard Profile of State Himachal Pradesh

Rajasthan: Natural Hazards

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Rajasthan: Natural Hazards     Types of Disasters and Disaster Risks in the State:-   Types of Disasters : Disasters are broadly categorized as Natural and Man-made   Natural Disasters are of several types, e.g. related to :-   (i) Drought (ii) Floods (iii) Earthquake (iv) Fire (including lightening) (v) Cloudburst (vi) Landslides (vii) Hailstorms … Read more Rajasthan: Natural Hazards