Early Warning of Natural Hazards
Published: Jan 31, 2017
Photo: Prasad
Relief material being transported to the flood affected areas of Bhagalpur, Bihar.
Abstract: Although natural hazards may occur anywhere, their impact in developing countries is greater due to the prevailing economic, social, political and cultural vulnerabilities. A mechanism of early warning will minimise or even prevent future losses caused by such occurrences.
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