Research Article | Open Access
NATURAL DISASTERS – A NON-COASTAL PHENOMENON IN CUDDALORE DISTRICT
M. ANJEL CATHERIN,Dr.S.D. DINESHKUMAR,
Pages: 5388-5393
Abstract
The Cuddalore district has been classified as a multi-hazard prone district. Since the District has a long coastline, therefore the district is vulnerable to the cyclonic depressions and the resultant rains which causing floods. Cyclones and flood have wreaked havoc in the district several times in the past few centuries.Cyclone “Nisha” in November 2008 and the cyclone “Thane” in December 2011 were caused heavy damage to this district in many aspects
Keywords
Natural Disasters, Flood, Cyclone.