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This comprehensive guide comprises twelve illuminating chapters that explore every facet of disaster management, offering a holistic view of the field and its profound importance. This chapter unpacks the essence of disasters, introduces the disaster management framework and cycle, and underscores the paramount importance of disaster management in the unique context of India.
Next chapter elucidates their causes, impacts, and the comprehensive measures in place to mitigate their cataclysmic consequences. Industrial pollution, urban flooding, nuclear radiation, chemical spills, transportation accidents, and the looming specter of terrorist strikes are unveiled. It delves into vulnerability assessment techniques, all while considering the pervasive influence of climate change and ecological fragility on disaster risk.
The multifaceted impacts of disasters are dissected in this chapter, spanning environmental, physical, social, ecological, economic, and political dimensions. The profound impact of disasters on public health and mental well-being takes centre stage. Readers gain insight into the vexing public health challenges during disasters and the pivotal role of mental health and psychosocial support in disaster recovery.
The significant impact of climate change on urban areas is unveiled, highlighting the dire need for resilient urban planning. Readers are ushered into the world of disaster risk reduction, encompassing prevention and mitigation measures, preparedness planning, early warning systems, relief and response strategies, and recovery and reconstruction approaches.
PRAVIN KHANDVE
Author is Graduate in B.E. Civil Engineering and M. Tech in Environment Engineering along with other academic qualification in – PG Diploma in Business Management, Interior Decoration, Journalism, Information Technology, and Office Automation & Financial Accounting and B. A. Sociology. He is having Industrial Experience of 8 Years from 1990 to 1998 and Teaching Experience of 24 Years till date and presently working as Vice Principal and Head Civil Engineering at Prof Ram Meghe College of Engineering & Management, Amravati. He is founder secretary of Ekatmik Paryavaran Mitra Sanstha and Executive Editor of International Journal for Chemical and Physical Sciences. He has participated in 14 National and 6 International Conferences and published 24 Research Paper in various International Journals. Author’s is honoured with various awards for Rain Water Harvesting Best Project Award, ISTE Best Presentation Award, UBI Best Teacher Award, ISTE Best Poster Presentation Award, ICI Best Structure Runner-Up Award, IISF Bharat Gaurav Award, Art of Living Jal Doot Award, Amravati Pani Foundation Jal Shakti Abhiyan Award, Industry 4.0 Best Paper Award and IWWA Best Lecture Award. His two Interviews on Water Conservation and Rain Water Harvesting were broadcasted by Amravati Aakash Wani. His other Marathi book titles are – Chikhaldara Tourist Guide, Employability Skill Part-I & II, Effective Study Techniques, Rain Water Harvesting - Need of Hour, Become an Environment Friends. He has recently published two English books namely Municipal Solid Waste Management, Hazardous Waste Management
