Landslip: LANDSLide multi-hazard risk assessment, Preparedness and early warning in South Asia: integrating meteorology, landscape and society

LANDSLIP is a 'research-into-action' project seeking to develop a prototype regional rainfall-induced landslide Early Warning System in two Indian pilot case study areas. Through advances in interdisciplinary science and the application of this science in practice, LANDSLIP aims to contribute to better landslide risk assessment and early warning.

About 12.6% of the Indian landmass is prone to landslides. Climate, geomorphology and geology can contribute significantly to an area’s susceptibility. Rainfall is one the main triggers of landslides, and improvements in rainfall forecasting create an opportunity to build resilience to rainfall-induced landslidesBy working with national and district authorities, these research outcomes will be applied and integrated into disaster risk management and planning, improving preparedness for rainfall-triggered landslides.