shot-button
Ganesh Chaturthi Ganesh Chaturthi
Home > News > India News > Article > Kerala landslides intensified by climate change Study

Kerala landslides intensified by climate change: Study

Updated on: 15 August,2024 07:23 AM IST  |  New Delhi
Agencies |

Team of 24 researchers from India, Sweden, US and the UK said that more than 140 mm of rainfall fell in a single day on soils highly saturated by two months of monsoon precipitation, triggering landslides

Kerala landslides intensified by climate change: Study

View of landslide-hit areas. Pic/PTI

The deadly landslides in Kerala’s Wayanad district were triggered by a heavy burst of rainfall, made 10 per cent heavier by climate change, according to a new study by a team of global scientists.


Team of 24 researchers from India, Sweden, US and the UK said that more than 140 mm of rainfall fell in a single day on soils highly saturated by two months of monsoon precipitation, triggering landslides.


“The rainfall that triggered the landslides occurred in a region of Wayanad that has the highest landslide risk in the state. Even heavier downpours are expected as the climate warms, which underscores the urgency to prepare for similar landslides in northern Kerala,” Maja Vahlberg, a climate risk consultant, said.


This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever

"Exciting news! Mid-day is now on WhatsApp Channels Subscribe today by clicking the link and stay updated with the latest news!" Click here!

Register for FREE
to continue reading !

This is not a paywall.
However, your registration helps us understand your preferences better and enables us to provide insightful and credible journalism for all our readers.

Mid-Day Web Stories

Mid-Day Web Stories

This website uses cookie or similar technologies, to enhance your browsing experience and provide personalised recommendations. By continuing to use our website, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. OK