The scenario in India is no different from the global context. The super cyclone of Orissa (1999), the Gujarat earthquake (2001) and the recent Tsunami (2004) affected millions across the country leaving behind a trail of heavy loss of life, property and livelihood. The given table shows a list of some of the major disasters that have caused colossal impact on the community.
In India, 59 % of the land mass is susceptible to seismic hazard; 5 % of the total geographical area is prone to floods; 8 % of the total landmass is prone to cyclones; 70 % of the total cultivable area is vulnerable to drought. Apart from this the hilly regions are vulnerable to avalanches/ landslides/hailstorms/cloudbursts.
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