Mitigation is the process of taking actions to reduce the risk and impact of disasters.
_____ means measures aimed at reducing the risk, impact or effects of a disaster or threatening disaster situation.
Asked in Asst. Town Planner 2022 · Topic: Environment and Sustainable Development (Natural Disasters and Disaster Management Strategies)
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