Nagapattinam’s journey of resilience, lessons for the future
Disasters have always served as harsh reminders of nature’s overwhelming power and humanity’s vulnerability. The rehabilitation and recovery efforts provided a holistic and scalable model for disaster recovery by incorporating Disaster Risk Reduction measures applicable to various disasters. Additionally, the growing relevance of risk insurance, extending beyond crops to assets such as housing, marked a step toward comprehensive disaster risk management, though much progress remains to be made. Contrasting global experiences The contrasting experiences of Haiti and Chile in disaster recovery underline the critical importance of comprehensive disaster management systems. Conversely, Chile’s effective national and local disaster management plans, coupled with robust insurance coverage, enabled faster recovery.
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