India Among World's Top 4 Landslide-Risk Nations, Wayanad a Wake-Up Call

India ranks among the four most landslide-prone countries globally, suffering significant annual casualties from such disasters. The deadly Wayanad landslide has highlighted the broader vulnerability of multiple districts across the country to similar hazards. Experts estimate that India loses more than one life per 100 square kilometres every year due to landslides. The Wayanad tragedy serves as a stark warning that many other regions share comparable levels of exposure and risk. Authorities and planners are being urged to reassess disaster preparedness in all high-risk districts nationwide.
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