Abstract:
Landslide is considered one of the most disastrous global hazards which has been
occurring more frequently in recent times. Landslide occurrence depends upon
geological and geomorphological processes, changes in vegetation cover, landuse and
hydrogeologic conditions. Heavy precipitation, earthquakes and human activities
increase the chance of landslides. Landslides destroy residential and industrial area and
negatively affect water quality in rivers and streams in addition to loss of lifes. Landslide
causes damage to the environment, infrastructure, social wellbeing, economic stability,
disordered transport and communication facilities, as well as loss of life. Sensitive slopes
and the natural flow of streams, quarrying, hydel projects and other developmental
activities in the ecologically sensitive areas have added to the disaster.Landslide Disaster
management is to be considered futuristically, in which all the appropriate measures
during the 3 stages of a disaster needs to be taken effectively and seriously. This Thesis is
about making a Disaster Management Plan with impact mapping for Landslide Disaster
in Rajakumary Gramapanchayath to support and prepare the inhabitants consisting of
around 16000 people for a future Landslide Disaster. The study discusses various
community participation ways to approach the scenario futuristically for Landslide
Disaster Management.
