Extensive anthropogenic interference, as part of developmental activities, is a significant factor that increases this hazard manifold. As a result, the landscape in the Himalayan, north-eastern regions and many other regions of India are highly susceptible to reoccurrence of landslides, says Dr Nitish Priyadarshi.
Analysts say it is a case of over-promise and under-delivery.
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Six villages in Maharashtra that are within the drought affected area have remained water secure even in an extremely bad year.