The Geological Survey of India (GSI) has unveiled that Mumbai’s landslide-prone sites remain significant threats, echoing findings from previous analyses
The reassessment was conducted by GSI officers from May 4 to 14, with field visits in the presence of BMC officials. 3, and preventive measures to mitigate the risk of another landslide or mishap, said, “Following the incident there have been repeated request being made to those living on the hill slopes to vacate from the site and when required police assistance is also being taken, however even if they move out they return back in two days. It took more than 36 hours to locate all those missing after the Ashok Nagar landslide.
RTI activist Anil Galgali said the BMC must take firm action against people living in landslide-prone areas. The exercise examined slope conditions, rock and soil distribution, drainage patterns, existing retaining and protection measures, proximity of settlements to slopes and the potential for slope failure during unprecedented heavy rainfall Additional municipal commissioner Avinash Dhakane, who recently wrote to GSI seeking a re-survey of Ashok Nagar, Hill No. The BMC administration has taken cognisance of this and is working towards a concrete plan. “Living in such areas puts residents’ lives at risk and makes it extremely difficult for emergency agencies, including the NDRF, BMC and fire brigade, to respond swiftly during disasters. We need to ensure such situations are not repeated. ”
