Discuss the challenges associated with landslides in the western Ghats, focusing on the frequency of such events, the causes, and the effectiveness of response strategies.
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Topic: Indian Economy: Unemployment
Topic: Indian Economy: Unemployment
Q5. Discuss the challenges associated with landslides in the western Ghats, focusing on the frequency of such events, the causes, and the effectiveness of response strategies. (250 Words)
Difficult: Moderate
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Why the Question? Nearly a fortnight after two landslides gouged out the face of the Vellarimala hill in Wayanad’s Meppadi panchayat, killing more than 230 people in the foothills, the search continues for the missing, estimated to be more than 130 people. Key Demand of the Question: Mention the challenges point wise of each aspects asked. Next evaluate the effectiveness of response strategies. Structure of the Answer: Introduction: Introduce by giving data on landslides in Western Ghats Body: Key Issues: Frequent Landslides and Their Impact: Mention the increasing frequency of landslides in Kerala, particularly in vulnerable districts like Wayanad and Idukki. Mention the loss of life and property, with a specific reference to the recent landslides that resulted in significant casualties and ongoing search efforts. Causes of Landslides: Mention the role of extreme rainfall and inadequate early warning systems in triggering landslides. Mention anthropogenic factors, such as unregulated constructions and improper land use, exacerbating the disaster. Government Response and Implementation Challenges: Mention the recommendations from the post-2018 flood report aimed at building a climate-resilient Kerala, focusing on water management, land use, and disaster management. Mention the slow pace of implementing these recommendations and the challenges in convincing the local population to adopt eco-sensitive practices. Suggestions: Community-Driven Climate Monitoring Systems: Mention the integration of local bodies into the disaster risk reduction matrix and the creation of panchayat-level disaster management plans. Conclusion: Mention the importance of combining government initiatives with community-driven approaches to effectively manage and mitigate landslide risks in Kerala..
Why the Question?
Nearly a fortnight after two landslides gouged out the face of the Vellarimala hill in Wayanad’s Meppadi panchayat, killing more than 230 people in the foothills, the search continues for the missing, estimated to be more than 130 people.
Key Demand of the Question:
Mention the challenges point wise of each aspects asked. Next evaluate the effectiveness of response strategies.
Structure of the Answer:
Introduction:
Introduce by giving data on landslides in Western Ghats
Key Issues:
• Frequent Landslides and Their Impact: Mention the increasing frequency of landslides in Kerala, particularly in vulnerable districts like Wayanad and Idukki. Mention the loss of life and property, with a specific reference to the recent landslides that resulted in significant casualties and ongoing search efforts.
• Mention the increasing frequency of landslides in Kerala, particularly in vulnerable districts like Wayanad and Idukki.
• Mention the loss of life and property, with a specific reference to the recent landslides that resulted in significant casualties and ongoing search efforts.
• Causes of Landslides: Mention the role of extreme rainfall and inadequate early warning systems in triggering landslides. Mention anthropogenic factors, such as unregulated constructions and improper land use, exacerbating the disaster.
• Mention the role of extreme rainfall and inadequate early warning systems in triggering landslides.
• Mention anthropogenic factors, such as unregulated constructions and improper land use, exacerbating the disaster.
• Government Response and Implementation Challenges: Mention the recommendations from the post-2018 flood report aimed at building a climate-resilient Kerala, focusing on water management, land use, and disaster management. Mention the slow pace of implementing these recommendations and the challenges in convincing the local population to adopt eco-sensitive practices.
• Mention the recommendations from the post-2018 flood report aimed at building a climate-resilient Kerala, focusing on water management, land use, and disaster management.
• Mention the slow pace of implementing these recommendations and the challenges in convincing the local population to adopt eco-sensitive practices.
• Suggestions: Community-Driven Climate Monitoring Systems: Mention the integration of local bodies into the disaster risk reduction matrix and the creation of panchayat-level disaster management plans.
• Mention the integration of local bodies into the disaster risk reduction matrix and the creation of panchayat-level disaster management plans.
Conclusion:
Mention the importance of combining government initiatives with community-driven approaches to effectively manage and mitigate landslide risks in Kerala..