Secondary cities in developing countries are becoming the hub of livelihood opportunities which
attracts rapid economic growth, high population density and thereby high disaster risks. Urban centers, industries, informal small scale businesses and urban population settlements are blooming in ad hoc manner without following proper land-use planning. Due to economic,
social and political pressures the urban poor are forced to live in hazard prone areas rendering hem more vulnerable to disasters. The analysis of natural hazards in South and Southeast Asia indicates that geologically triggered hazard events such as earthquakes and tsunami are
responsible for higher consequences in terms of damages losses, but are comparatively low frequency. Hydro-meteorological events are more frequent and more widespread within South and South East Asia.