27 February 2009

Unravelling disasters in India

Source(s): Deccan Herald, Printers, the (Mysore) Private Ltd.,

Statistics reveal that 59% of Indian land is prone to earthquakes, 12% is flood prone, 8% cyclone prone, 2% landslide prone. Bangalore based architect and journalist, Apurva Bose explains how effective construction practices help in disaster management and mitigation.

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