A disaster is a sudden, catastrophic event causing widespread destruction, suffering, or loss—from natural calamities like earthquakes and floods to human-caused crises such as industrial accidents. It functions as a critical trigger for emergency response, prompting relief efforts, policy changes, and resilience planning. Beneficiaries include affected communities, first responders, humanitarian agencies, and policymakers who use disaster data to improve preparedness and mitigation.
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