Relief and Rehabilitation Department

Relief and Rehabilitation Department
How to be prepared before landslides?
As heavy rainfall events rise in Western Maharashtra, so will the threat of landslides. Early warning systems need to be in place to deal with this growing threat.  Posted on 19 Jun, 2023 11:10 AM

Come monsoons and reports of landslide events start appearing from different parts of India including Maharashtra. Indeed, an exponential rise in the occurrence of landslides and mudslides in Western Maharashtra is being reported in recent years. And these can unleash massive destruction, lead to loss of lives and damage infrastructure and property.

Landslides in Western Maharashtra (Image Source: ACWADAM)
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