This project will complete a Disaster Risk Assessment of Uttarakhand. It will assess the threat and potential consequences of flooding, earthquakes, landslides, and industrial hazards in Uttarakhand. The team will develop a comprehensive inventory of data for hazards and assess the likelihood and consequence of these hazards in the future. This hazard assessment will make use of proven tools prefe
rred by the World Bank for assessing risks, and the team will collect existing data and complete field surveys to build up a strong profile of vulnerability and exposure across the state. The expectation is that the outcomes from this project will help Uttarakhand to develop its resilience to natural and industrial hazards. The information will be used by the Disaster Recovery Program office and State Government to support recovery efforts and future master planning. It will help them prioritise activities and investments in infrastructure. It is the intention to develop a system that is easy to maintain and manage and that will add value for the State Government and communities. The team looks forward to engaging with local experts and stakeholders to understand the vulnerabilities and exposure of communities across the state.
