Sumitted byAKHIL R.V

NATURAL SCIENCE

Reg No. 13071012

Natural calamities

Rain :natural phenomenon

The natural calamities are:-

•Flood

•Earth quake

Flood

What is Flood

• A flood is an overflow of an expanse of water.

• Flooding may result from the volume of water within a body of water, such as a river or lake.

• Due to snow melt.

Whole city is flooded

Flood Safety

• Don’t go to flooded area by vehicle.

• Keep a portable radio.

• Emergency cooking equipment.

• People who live in frequently flooded areas should store materials such as sandbags, plywood, plastic sheeting.

• Wait for rescue operation

What is an Earthquake

• An earthquake is a sudden violent motion of the earth

• For a short time, within a very limited region.

Damage to emergency services

• Damage hospitals

• Damage overhead water tank.

• Disruption of electricity.

• Damage of bridges

+ Hospital +

Bridge

Coping with an earthquake

• Keep calm.

• Stay away from almirah, heavy items etc.

If you are caught indoors at the time of an earthquake:-

• Stay away from glass windows, mirror etc.

• Do not rush towards the doors or staircase. They may be broken or jammed.

If you are caught indoors at the time of an earthquake:-

• Get under a table or a bed so that you are not hurt by falling objects.

If you are caught indoors at the time of an earthquake:-

• If open space is available nearby, go there.

• Keep away from tall chimneys, buildings, balconies and other projections.

If you are caught outdoors at the time of an earthquake:-

• Do not run through streets; hoardings or lamps may fall on you.

If you are caught outdoors at the time of an earthquake:-

After the earthquake

• Switch off all appliances like the refrigerator, TV or radio. Turn off the gas.

• Check if you or anyone else is hurt. Use first aid at least on the cuts and bruises.

• Consult architecture and engineer to construct special structure for houses, bridges, dams, etc from the effect of earthquakes.

TSUNAMI

Drought

Volcano

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