Udupi Landslide Threat Eases After GSI Study
By ETF Desk
No immediate threat from landslides in Udupi: GSI study. A study conducted by the Geological Survey of India (GSI) has found that there is no immediate threat of landslides in Udupi district of Karnataka. The study aimed to assess the risk of landslides in the area following heavy rainfall. The study was conducted in the wake of heavy rainfall in the region, which had raised concerns about the possibility of landslides.
The district administration and local authorities had been on high alert, with rescue teams and emergency services on standby. However, with the GSI study finding no immediate threat, the administration has relaxed its alert levels. The study found that the soil and rock formations in the area are stable and do not pose a significant risk of landslides.
The study is a relief for the residents of Udupi, who had been living in fear of landslides. The district administration has also been working to mitigate the risk of landslides by clearing debris and strengthening the embankments. While the study has eased concerns, the administration is still taking precautions to ensure the safety of residents. Source: Google News – Udupi.