Landslides in Wayanad: Kerala's Growing Disaster Risks 🌧⛰ ✅ Why in News: In July 2025, Wayanad faced devastating landslides, highlighting increasing disasters in Kerala. ✅ Key Issues: 🌊 Frequent Floods: Coastal erosion impacts 250+ km of Kerala’s 590 km coastline. 🏞 Western Ghats: Heavy monsoons trigger landslides in rugged terrains with deep gorges. 🌡 Warming Oceans: 1.2°C rise in sea temperatures fosters cyclones and extreme weather. 🏗 Human Factors: Unplanned development, poor drainage, and dense populations strain ecosystems. ✅ Solutions: 🗺 Mapping: Create landslide maps identifying risk-prone zones. 📡 Monitoring: Track rainfall and tremors for early warnings. ⚖️ Proactive Planning: Shift to prevention-focused disaster management. 🤝 Community Participation: Use Kerala’s People’s Plan Campaign for bottom-up disaster mapping. #environment