This review compiles established work on science communication for emergency risk reduction as well as science communication for disaster management and capacity building. The literature will deliver rationales regarding the significance of science communication in disaster management. Explanations of practical uses of science communication and the issues in the way of implementing in the area of disaster risk reductions have been studied before. Communicating science to the public improves their scientific understanding about natural disasters which benefits them in acting right during, pre and post disaster situation. Additionally, science communication for disaster management also benefits the government in building better strategies and improved infrastructure to safeguard more life and property, thus reducing the mortality rate. Presently, the government of India has recognized the importance of science communication in disaster management and is carrying various projects to ensure the applicability of it. India has also been participating in the projects of Sendai Framework for disaster risk reduction. Media channels including newspapers, television, radio or the new media are being used intensely for this purpose and more organizations are adopting the concept of science communication in disaster management because of its dynamic use.