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Landslide

Disaster watch · Landslide

Slopes give way after heavy rain

Watch for cracks, tilting trees and muddy streams
Move away from the slope path, not downhill along it
Avoid hill roads during and after heavy rain

Know your slope: heavy rain, cutting and loose soil are a dangerous mix.

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Landslide

Safety guide

Movement of rock, soil or debris down a slope, often triggered by heavy rain, earthquakes or construction.

~12% landAbout an eighth of India's land is prone to landslides, mostly in the Himalaya and Western Ghats.

Before

Watch for new cracks in walls or ground and tilting trees or poles
Avoid building on steep slopes or near drainage channels
Keep an ear on rainfall warnings in hilly areas

During

Move away from the path of the slide quickly
Listen for rumbling or cracking sounds
Curl into a ball and protect your head if you cannot escape

After

Stay away from the slide area; more slides can follow
Report broken roads, water and power lines
Check for trapped people and direct rescuers to them