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INDEX VOLUME -- I
Definitions used in the document ……………………………………………………… i
Abbreviations used in the document ……………………………………………….…… iv
1. INTRODUCTION ………………………………………………………………… 1
1.1 Multi-disaster Response Plan ………………………………………………... 1
1.2 Objectives ……………………………………………………………….…… 1
1.3 Policy Statement ……………………………………………………………... 3
2. OVERVIEW OF JALNA DISTRICT ………………………………….………. 4
2.1 Location ……………………………………………………………………… 4
2.2 Area and Administrative Divisions ………………………………………….. 4
2.3 Salient Physical Features and Land Use Patterns ……………………….…… 5
2.4 Geology and Geomorphology ……………………………………………….. 7
2.5 Climate and Rainfall …………………………………………………………. 8
2.6 Socio-economic Profile …………………………………………………….. 9
2.7 Agriculture and Cropping Pattern in the district ……………………….…… 14
2.8 River Systems and Dams ……………………………………………….…… 15
2.9 List of Irrigation Projects ……………………………………………………. 16
2.10 Industries …………………………………………………………………….. 23
2.11 Power Stations and Electricity Installations………………………………… 26
2.12 Transport and Communication Network……………………………….…… 27
2.13 Proposed Development………………………………………………………. 29
3. RISK ASSESSMENT AND VULNERABILITY ANALYSIS ………………….. 32
3.1 Economic, Occupational, Social and Educational Profile of the population ... 32
3.2 Disaster Specific Proneness ………………………………………………... 35
3.2.1 Floods …….…………………………………………………………… 35
3.2.2 Earthquakes...……………………..…………………………………... 43
3.2.3 Fires………….……………………………………………………….. 45
3.2.4 Road Accidents……………………………………………………….. 46
3.2.5 Epidemics ...…………………………………………………….…… 47
3.2.6 Industrial and Chemical Accidents .…………………………………… 49
3.3 Disaster Probability ………………………………………………………….. 52