LANDSLIDE DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR RAJAKUMARY GRAMAPANCHAYATH,IDUKKI DISTRICT

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.