disaster-stricken area; disaster area
Refers to a place that has suffered from a natural disaster such as an earthquake, flood, or typhoon. Often used in news reports and official contexts.
The government sent relief supplies to the disaster-stricken area.
Many people are still living in evacuation shelters in that disaster area.
Compound of 災害 (disaster) and 地 (land, area). The reading is the standard on'yomi combination.