The Disaster Management Act (Ministry of Law and Justice, 2005) defines disaster as a catastrophe, mishap, calamity or grave occurrence in any area, arising from natural or manmade causes resulting in substantial loss of life, destruction of property, or degradation of environment. However, a fundamental concept needs a review. Every time a natural phenomenon creates havoc, it is labeled as “natural disaster”. A common fallacy is that floods, cyclones and earthquakes are disasters. These are hazards, derived from natural events which are potentially destructive, and end as tragedies if and when a community is afflicted. Therefore, whenever humans come in the way of powerful natural forces, a major catastrophe is certain.