Landslides will continue unless there is accountability, say scientists, environmentalists

Prelims-testable facts

• 01Landslides in India are attributed to a combination of geological factors, meteorological changes, and topographical modifications.
• 02The recent landslides in India have been caused by a combination of geological, meteorological, and topographical factors.
• 03According to the Geological Survey of India (GSI), nearly 12.6% of India's land area is prone to landslides.
• 04A landslide is defined as the movement of rock, soil, or other debris down a slope due to gravity.
• 05Heavy rainfall can saturate the soil and make it more unstable, increasing the likelihood of landslides.
• 06The National Landslide Risk Management Strategy addresses all components of landslide disaster risk reduction and management.
• 07Landslides will continue unless there is accountability in managing these natural disasters, say scientists and environmentalists.

Trap alerts

• Most people think that landslides are solely caused by geological factors, but actually they are also influenced by meteorological and topographical changes.
• Most people think that landslides can be prevented through technological interventions alone, but actually a combination of measures including accountability is necessary.
• Most people think that the National Landslide Risk Management Strategy has been implemented nationwide, but actually it is still in the process of being implemented.