Damage assessment is a systematic process of identifying, measuring, and evaluating the physical, social, economic, and environmental losses caused by a disaster. It is conducted immediately after and during the recovery phase to determine the extent of damage to human lives, infrastructure, property, public utilities, agriculture, industries, and natural resources. The information collected through damage assessment helps government agencies, disaster management authorities, humanitarian organizations, and other stakeholders to make informed decisions regarding relief, rehabilitation, reconstruction, and future disaster risk reduction measures. Damage assessment is an essential component of disaster management because it provides reliable data for planning recovery activities, allocating resources, and minimizing the long-term impact of disasters on affected communities. Damage assessment generally involves two stages. The first is the rapid or preliminary assessment, which is conducted immediately after the disaster to estimate the overall impact and identify urgent needs. The second is the detailed assessment, which provides comprehensive information about the extent of damage, financial losses, environmental impact, and rehabilitation requirements. Modern technologies such as Geographic Information Systems (GIS), remote sensing, drones, satellite imagery, and mobile data collection tools have significantly improved the accuracy and speed of damage assessment. The primary objective of damage assessment