Role Of Disaster Risk Management In Addressing Air Pollution Hazard

Abstract

Air pollution has become one of the biggest problems for both the environment and people’s health. It can also be seen as a slow-moving, human-made disaster because its effects build up over time and affect large numbers of people. Growing industries,
fast-expanding cities, more vehicles on the road, and heavy use of fossil fuels have all made the air worse—especially in cities like Delhi. Long-term exposure to dirty air can cause breathing problems, heart disease, and lower quality of life.
This study looks at air pollution as a kind of disaster risk and tries to understand how Disaster Risk Management (DRM) can help reduce its impacts. The work is based on information from published papers, reports, and earlier studies. It explains the main causes and effects of air pollution and talks about DRM steps like prevention, mitigation, preparedness, and response. The study suggests that stronger rules, better monitoring, and more awareness among the public are needed to deal with air pollution. So, bringing air pollution control into the DRM framework is important for long-term safety and a healthier environment.

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