DISASTER MANAGEMENT
Disaster:
The term disaster may be defined as an occurrence or consequence leading to a mishap. It is an unusual incident which causes loss of life, injury, material damage, loss and distress.
Disaster in Railways is a serious train accident or an untoward event of grave nature due to natural or manmade cause that may lead to loss of many lives and grievous injuries to a large number of persons and severe disruption of traffic.