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Landslide Introduction Precaution And Images Collection

Introduction:

Landslide a frequently occurring natural hazard in the hilly terrains of India and shows preponderance of activity during the monsoon period from July to September and after the snow fall from January to March. The strong earthquakes also cause triggering of landslide particularly in regions marked by critically disposed and unstable slopes. On a rough estimate nearly 15% of India’s landmass or 0.49 million sq km area is prone to landslide hazard. This includes 0.098 million sq km of the North Eastern Region, comprising the Arakan Yoma ranges, and 0.392 million sq km of parts of the Himalaya, Nilgiri, Ranchi Plateau and Eastern & Western Ghats. As many as 20 States of India are affected by different degrees of landslide hazard. Of these, the States of Sikkim and Mizoram have been assessed to be falling under very high to severe hazard classes. Most of the districts of the States of Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland and Manipur come under high to very high landslide hazard classes. In the Peninsular Region, the hilly tracts of States like Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Goa, Madhya Pradesh and Kerala constitute low to moderate hazard prone zones.

Precautions to be taken during landslides:

If inside a building:

Stay inside
Take cover under a desk, table, or other piece of sturdy furniture

If outdoors:

Try and get out of the path of the landslide or mudflow.
Run to the nearest high ground in a direction away from the path.
If rocks and other debris are approaching, run for the nearest shelter such as a group of trees or a building.
If escape is not possible, curl into a tight ball and protect your head.

After Landslide:

Stay away from the slide area. There may be danger of additional slides.
Check for injured and trapped persons near the slide area. Give first aid if trained.
Remember to help your neighbors who may require special assistance--infants, elderly people, and people with disabilities.
Listen to a radio or television for the latest emergency information.
Stay away from the slide area. There may be danger of additional slides.
Check for damaged utility lines. Report any damage to the utility company.
Check the building foundation, chimney, and surrounding land for damage.
Replant damaged ground as soon as possible since erosion caused by loss of ground cover can lead to flash flooding.

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