Page 45 - Reliance Foundation Annual Report 2021-22
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DISASTER




              MANAGEMENT























































              India’s unique geography makes it susceptible to
              a wide array of natural disasters. Nearly 60% of its
              landmass is vulnerable to earthquakes, while 40
              million hectares are prone to flooding and landslides.
              The Global Climate Risk Index 2020 marks India as
              the 5th-most vulnerable country to climate change,
              which is magnifying the impact of natural disasters
              especially for underprivileged communities already
              facing socioeconomic problems.
               
              Considering these challenges, disaster management
              is a major priority for India today. The varying and
              often rugged terrain makes it difficult to deliver relief
              to all corners of the country, and this year, COVID-19
              restrictions made it even harder. Against these odds,
              Reliance Foundation has pulled out all stops to help
              communities prepare for disasters better, and to
              recover from them faster
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