Integrating Information Technology within Multi-Hazard Disaster Management Frameworks: A Case Study of Himachal Pradesh

Author(s)	Dr. Akshay Bhardwaj, Minakshi Bhardwaj, Anu Gaur
Country	India
Abstract	Himachal Pradesh, located within the fragile ecosystem of the Western Himalayas, faces recurring hydro-meteorological and seismic hazards. Landslides, flash floods, cloudbursts, and high-intensity earthquakes threaten local lives, infrastructure, and ecological balance. This paper provides a structured analysis of how Information Technology (IT) can transform disaster management from a reactive rescue model into a proactive, prevention-based framework. By combining Geographic Information Systems (GIS), the Internet of Things (IoT), Edge Computing, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and mobile application eco-systems, modern systems can predict, map, and mitigate terrain-specific risks. This study presents technical architectures for Early Warning Systems (EWS), automated resource inventories, and resilient communication networks designed specifically for the high-altitude constraints of Himachal Pradesh.
Keywords	Disaster Management, Early Warning Systems, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Himachal Pradesh, Internet of Things (IoT), Landslide Vulnerability, Wireless Sensor Networks.
Field	Computer
Published In	Volume 8, Issue 4, July-August 2026
Published On	2026-07-02
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i04.82897

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