Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Guwahati Landslides: Encroachment, Weather Driving Disaster
Imagine Guwahati's hills like a house.
People are building on them (human intervention), and the natural 'support beams' are being removed.
Also, the weather is changing.
Instead of gentle rain, there are now big storms after long dry spells.
These storms hit the hills hard, especially where trees have been cut down.
The rain washes away the soil and rocks, causing landslides.
It's like the house's foundation is crumbling.
If we don't fix this, the problem will get worse.
Guwahati's hill slopes are vulnerable to landslides due to human activity and extreme weather.
Several major landslides have occurred in Guwahati this year, causing damage and loss of life.
Human intervention, like not maintaining natural slopes, increases landslide risk.
Changing rainfall patterns, with heavy rains following droughts, exacerbate the problem.
Lack of vegetation due to encroachment weakens the hills' stability, increasing landslides.
- Who
- The issue involves Guwahati residents, encroachers, and experts like Dr. Parag Phukan.
- What
- Landslides in Guwahati are becoming more frequent and dangerous.
- When
- The issue is ongoing, with recent major landslides this year.
- Where
- Guwahati, Assam, India.
- Why
- Due to human intervention (encroachment, lack of slope maintenance) and extreme weather conditions causing changing rainfall patterns.
- Location
- Guwahati, Assam
- Cause
- Human intervention and extreme weather
- Expert
- Dr. Parag Phukan, Geology Professor
- Impact
- Damaged houses, loss of life
- Contributing Factor
- Changing rainfall patterns