The Landslide Blog is written by Dave Petley, who is widely recognized as a world leader in the study and management of landslides. On 30 July 2024, heavy rainfall triggered landslides in the Wayanad district of Kerala, India. At the time of writing, the confirmed loss of life has reached 392 people, with a further […]
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Early indications of a landslide disaster in Wayanad, Kerala, India
The Landslide Blog is written by Dave Petley, who is widely recognized as a world leader in the study and management of landslides. Reports are emerging from India this morning that a significant rainfall-induced landslide disaster has occurred in Wayanad in Kerala, in the southwest of the country. At the time of writing, reports are […]
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Fatal landslides in Nepal in 2024 to date
The Landslide Blog is written by Dave Petley, who is widely recognized as a world leader in the study and management of landslides. As loyal readers of this blog are aware, I have long had a particular interest in landslides in Nepal. This is partly because of my long term research links to that country, […]
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The 12 July 2024 landslide at Simaltal in Nepal
The Landslide Blog is written by Dave Petley, who is widely recognized as a world leader in the study and management of landslides. There are reports in Nepal of a major landslide disaster in the Simaltal area of Chitwan district. The reports indicate that at 3:30 am a landslide struck two buses travelling along the […]
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Shifting Winter Storms Bring More Flooding to India
Western disturbances are hanging out over India for longer, adversely affecting water security in the country.
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Earth’s “Third Pole” and Its Role in Global Climate
The Tibetan Plateau is a major force in the global climate system and a hot spot for climate change. A new review summarizes the state of knowledge and identifies research needs related to the region.
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The 24 August 2023 landslide at Anni in Himachal Pradesh, India
A landslide in Anni, N. India has destroyed eight buildings.
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The 11 August 2023 debris flow at Weiziping in Shaanxi Province, China
27 people killed in a debris flow at Weiziping, near to Xi’an, in China.
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A very lucky escape in a debris flow in Arunachal Pradesh, northern India
A video posted to social media shows three people having a very lucky escape from a debris flow in Arunachal Pradesh, northern India.
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New Forecasting Tool Could Help Indian Farmers Plan Irrigation
Tropical weather is unpredictable, but a new tool could help farmers get a better grasp on it.