Amrita's Landslide Tech to Feature at World Landslide Forum in India
Amrita's Landslide Tech to Feature at World Landslide Forum in India
IN · Published Oct 14, 2026
• India will host the seventh World Landslide Forum in Faridabad from 23 to 27 November
• Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham's advanced landslide monitoring and early-warning technologies, developed over two decades, will be a key focus. The university has implemented AI-integrated IoT systems for landslide detection in Munnar, Kerala, and Sikkim. The forum will address landslide risk reduction, hazard mapping, remote sensing, and early warning systems, marking India's first time hosting this global event.

Impact & Risks

The technologies showcased aim to mitigate landslide risks in vulnerable regions like Kerala and Sikkim. These areas are prone to landslides due to heavy rainfall and unstable terrain, posing threats to lives, homes, and livelihoods. The forum will provide a platform for sharing advancements in landslide science, which could significantly reduce the impact of such disasters in India and globally.

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