List of disasters delhi has encountered over the years and it impact
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Disasters that Delhi has encountered over the years and its impact:- Delhi has faced many disasters over the years whether it be natural or man-made. Some of them are mentioned here.
1. Breakout of dengue, viral fever, malaria fever, swine flu has terrorized the people of Delhi. Every year many die due to these diseases.
2. The earthquakes of Nepal and Afghanistan and many more in last few years- People of Delhi have felt the tremors of earthquake many times in recent years. Last year two earthquakes severely shook Nepal and Afghanistan respectively. Delhi also felt its impact
3. Yamuna flood-. The sweeping floods in Yamuna frequently drown much of its area almost every alternate year. In the last 97 years , the Yamuna river has risen to a danger level nearly 45 times causing widespread damage to the city , both in material and human terms.
4. Uphar cinema hall tragedy- In the year 1997, a major fire broke out in uphar cinema hall killing several people while they were watching a movie.
Natural disasters cannot be prevented but measures can be taken to eliminate or reduce the possibility of trouble. While man-made disasters can be prevented through efforts of preparedness for disasters. Regardless of a disaster's nature planning that addresses emergency preparedness and response is essential to minimize the threat to human life and property damage.
1. Breakout of dengue, viral fever, malaria fever, swine flu has terrorized the people of Delhi. Every year many die due to these diseases.
2. The earthquakes of Nepal and Afghanistan and many more in last few years- People of Delhi have felt the tremors of earthquake many times in recent years. Last year two earthquakes severely shook Nepal and Afghanistan respectively. Delhi also felt its impact
3. Yamuna flood-. The sweeping floods in Yamuna frequently drown much of its area almost every alternate year. In the last 97 years , the Yamuna river has risen to a danger level nearly 45 times causing widespread damage to the city , both in material and human terms.
4. Uphar cinema hall tragedy- In the year 1997, a major fire broke out in uphar cinema hall killing several people while they were watching a movie.
Natural disasters cannot be prevented but measures can be taken to eliminate or reduce the possibility of trouble. While man-made disasters can be prevented through efforts of preparedness for disasters. Regardless of a disaster's nature planning that addresses emergency preparedness and response is essential to minimize the threat to human life and property damage.
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