Landslide Susceptibility Mapping of Kangra district

Ankit Singh

Landslides have posed a significant threat to the nation's economy. To minimize the losses caused due to it, a landslide susceptibility mapping (LSM) is important for future planning and management. In this article, Probable landslide locations in the Kangra district were identified using an integrated approach of landslide dataset, geoenvironmental factors, and statistical method. Results showed that the popular tourist location Dharmashala is under a zone of very high susceptibility. Thus, it is important to analyse the reasons and implement suitable measures to avoid any loss of property and lives.