In a pioneering initiative in State, an expert team has conducted a drone survey-based study to quantify soil loss in Idukki, including areas belonging to the Western Ghats, following recent landslips.
Sajin Kumar K.S., Assistant Professor in the Department of Geology at Kerala University (KU), who led the study, said the team’s focus was on conducting a holistic study of landslips in various parts of Idukki, aiming to identify parameters influencing landslips and propose effective mitigation measures.
The multi-institutional team includes the Geological Survey of India (GSI), British Geological Survey (BGS), Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Mohali, and the Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST), Thiruvananthapuram, besides KU.
