Singh, Vandana and Mitra, Sheuli
Addressing disaster risk reduction through urban planning: A pro active approach
- Urban India
- 40(1), Jan-Jun, 2020: p.68-82
With increasing population density and businesses, urban areas have become more susceptible to the impacts of natural hazards. Tremendous loss of life and economy is incurred with the occurrence of natural disaster in urban areas. Although n India, relief and response mechanisms are well established, there is little consideration for reducing the disaster risks altogether. – Reproduced