Landslides are a natural phenomenon, but it is accelerated by human action. It is now a great concern in south-eastern parts of Bangladesh like Sylhet, Moulvi Bazar, Habigang, Chittagong and CHT. It can be defined as the downward movement of a large mass of earth or rocks from a hill or mountain due to natural variability and human activity. Landslide is not a new theme in the context of Chittagong. During the last three decades, Chittagong suffered about 12 landslides. Death toll during the last three decades is around 200.
I think it is time to think how we can mitigate losses caused by landslides. At first we have to identify vulnerable areas by GIS based hazard mapping, plan to shift the people who are at risk to safe areas, kick off site and service scheme for urban poor etc. Hill cutting should be totally stopped, no agricultural cultivation should be allowed on hills, proper plantation of trees and creation of green belts on hills and quick drainage of rainwater must be ensured. Lastly, the local administration should be more active and people's awareness must be raised to avoid repetition of such incidents in future
This time is now more vulnerable of landslides in hilly area of Bangladesh mainly Chittagong, CHT, and Sylhet. So i think need proper steps and action to minimize the loses of life and property..
উত্তরমুছুনYou were absolutely spot on....Landslide did occur just after one month from the time of the post and 15 people already died. Once again the government failed to take any initiatives to prevent this from happening. We need people to come forward and help raise awareness to prevent more tragedy as such from happening in the future.
উত্তরমুছুনAshraf