DISASTERS AND DISASTER MANAGEMENT: SOME REFLECTIONS

Disaster is a calamitous event which brings about great damage, loss, destruction and devastation to life and property. Unfortunately ―Disasters‖ have become a reality of our times. Both incidents of natural and man-made disasters have increased in recent decades along with their severity and long term impact on societies. This article is an attempt to discuss issues related to disaster and disaster management with a focus on the centrality of the role of the State in mitigation and management of Disaster, particularly the natural ones that play havoc with the lives of the people.