August 5 , 2024
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	- The massive landslides occurred at Meppadi in Wayanad district, kerala due to extremely heavy rain.
 
	- India accounts for about 8% of global fatalities due to landslides.
 
	- During the period 2001-21, the landslides caused 847 deaths and displaced thousands.
 
	- Sikkim has the largest land area (57.6%) that is landslide-prone.
 
	- Kerala is the most vulnerable state with over 14% of its land mass in the “very high susceptibility” category.
 

                                 
                            
                                
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