How do disaster risks and losses hinder development? (Part 1)
Environmental Consequences
Social Consequences
Economic Consequences
Landslides
bury areas of forests and wetlands
Pollute rivers, killing aquatic life
block river, causing floods that can damage nearby ecosystems
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Injuries and loss of lives
become homeless
houses are destroyed
forced to live in temporary housing
lacks proper sanitation
poor standards of living
get drowned by the water
get hit by fast-moving debris carried by the waves
Contaminate wells and other sources of drinking water
water pollution
spread of diseases (e.g. cholera)
psychological trauma
loved ones
mental well-being
loss of their homes
constant threat of
losing their lives
being physically harmed
individuals
businesses
destruction of homes and properties
governments
suffer financially to rebuild their homes
lose income caused by damage to their properties
spend money to repair and rebuild the nation