Natural calamities
Presented by:MR. RANVIR SINGH
P.R.T
Kendriya Vidyalaya No.1,alwar
Jaipur region
Rain :natural phenomenon
A simple mountain
The natural calamities are:-
•Flood
•Earth quake
Flood
What is Flood
Whole city is flooded
• 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.
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
+ Hospital +
• Damage hospitals
• Damage overhead
water tank.
Bridge
• Disruption of
electricity.
• Damage of bridges
Coping with an earthquake
If you are caught indoors at the time of 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 outdoors 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.
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.
Question ??
What are the other natural calamities?
TSUNAMI
Drought
Volcano
This picture shows which type of
natural calamities
TSUNAMI
Home Assignment
1. What are the precautions is to be taken
during or after the earthquake?
2. Draw a picture which shows the
precautions to be taken during or after
the earthquake?