Occurrence of Landslide and Management in Darjeeling Himalayas

Understanding Landslides and Developing Mitigation Measures in the Darjeeling Himalayas

Abstract

Landslide is a common natural phenomenon seen in mountainous territory of Darjeeling Himalaya. It is the most unavoidable of natural dangers that undermine the economic and social advancement of Darjeeling Himalaya. Landslides are the most across the board natural disaster in Darjeeling Himalaya which builds its spatial degree for quite a while. For a few natural causes and solid human effect on profoundly delicate and touchy slope ecological scene in type of deforestation, developments the natural security are quickened out. Natural elements like rainstorms, quake can trigger landslides. It brings an extraordinary death toll and substantial harm to land and property. The fundamental goal of the present examination is to distinguish the reasons for landslides, their effect and to propose vital measures to alleviate the risk in the Darjeeling Himalaya. The discoveries of the present examination uncovers that it is neither conceivable to stop the landslides nor to totally wipe out their harms however it is conceivable to limit the seriousness of the effect and the harm potential through a few basic measures and settlement strategy with solid open mindfulness.