Rainfall-Induced Landslides

Rainfall-induced landslides occur when heavy or persistent rain saturates soil and rock on a slope, reducing the material's internal cohesion and increasing pore water pressure. This weakened condition causes the slope to lose stability and can result in a sudden downward movement of soil or rock debris. Factors like steepness, vegetation cover, and soil type influence susceptibility. These landslides can cause damage to infrastructure, natural landscapes, and pose safety risks to people in affected areas, especially following intense or prolonged rainfall events.