Get into groups and collect information relating to various disasters from newspapers, magazines, books, etc.
Each group should work on one disaster. Fill in the boxes in the table given below with necessary information. One is done for you. Present your version before the class.

Sl No.	name of the disaster	nature of the disaster		Problems faced	rescue operations
		Natural	Man made
1.	Cyclone/ Tsunami	natural disaster		power cut • breakdown in communications • blocking of roadways • lack of food and clothing • loss of property • spread of diseases	evacuation to safer places •supply of food and clothing • health camps •sanitation • clearing roadways • restoration of power and communication • distribution of compensation
2.	Floods
3.	earthquakes
4.	fires
5.	Accidents

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