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Summary

The Disaster Management Reference Handbook Series aims to provide a comprehensive guide for disaster management in various countries, covering structure, policies, laws, and plans. It includes information on natural and man-made threats, cultural and demographic background, and conditions like poverty and water issues. The handbooks also discuss health situations, disease surveillance, and the roles of national entities, military, UN agencies, NGOs, and U.S. programs.

Nepal faces vulnerability to natural disasters due to its geographic location, seismic activity, mountainous landscape, and socio-economic factors. The government is actively working on disaster resilience, implementing the Natural Calamity Relief Act and relief committees. Nepal ranks fourth globally in climate vulnerability, prompting policy changes to address climate challenges. The 2015 earthquake in Gorkha District exemplifies the country's history of significant disasters.