Chhattisgarh is prone to natural hazards like:

Chhattisgarh is prone to natural hazards like floods and droughts.

• Floods are caused by heavy rains or melting snow that cause rivers to overflow their banks. They can damage property, infrastructure, and crops, and can also lead to loss of life.
• Droughts are caused by a lack of rainfall over an extended period of time. They can lead to crop failures, water shortages, and wildfires.

Earthquakes and tsunamis are not common in Chhattisgarh. Volcanic eruptions and landslides are also rare. Blizzards and avalanches are not a threat in Chhattisgarh.