A person affected by a disaster (e.g., earthquake, typhoon, fire); someone who has suffered damage and may need evacuation or assistance.
台風の影響で多くの罹災者が避難所に集まった。
Many disaster victims gathered at shelters due to the typhoon.
自治体は罹災者への緊急支援を開始した。
The municipality began emergency support for the disaster-affected people.
建物の倒壊により多数の罹災者が発生した。
Many people were affected by the disaster when buildings collapsed.
罹災者名簿を作成して安否確認を行った。
A list of disaster victims was compiled to check their safety.