Synopsis Disaster Management aims to reduce human suffering and economic losses caused by natural and technological disasters. We do this by helping the World Bank provide a more strategic and rapid response to disasters, and promoting the integration of disaster prevention and mitigation efforts into the range of development activities. Poorly planned development can turn a recurring natural phenomenon into a human and economic disaster. Present book “Disasters, Vulnerabilities and Risks. The objective of this book is to provide readers with an integrated understanding of various kinds of disasters, hazards and crises and their control, mitigation/prevention and reduction with special reference to possible management solutions.