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Amid Western Ghats landslides, revisiting need for developing early warning systems. (See the linked source for details.)
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Critically examine the need for developing early warning systems to mitigate the impact of landslides in ecologically sensitive regions like the Western Ghats.
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Amid Western Ghats landslides, which system is being revisited?
The Landslide Early Warning System is being revisited in the context of Western Ghats landslides, which highlights the need for timely and effective warnings to prevent loss of life and property.
What region has been experiencing a spate of landslides?
The Western Ghats, a mountain range along the western coast of India, has been experiencing a spate of landslides, emphasizing the need for effective disaster management and mitigation strategies.
Consider the following statements regarding Early Warning Systems in Western Ghats: 1. The Indian government has allocated ₹100 crores to develop early warning systems for Western Ghats landslides. 2. Western Ghats landslides are a major cause of concern due to their unpredictability and severity. 3. Landslides in the Western Ghats have resulted in over 1,000 deaths in the past decade. How many of the above statements are correct?
The text does not mention any allocation of funds for early warning systems. The unpredictability and severity of landslides are indeed a concern, but the exact number of deaths is not provided in the text.