Project name:Landslide Risk Assessment of Strategic Roads in Himachal Pradesh, India
CDRI assessed landslide risks along key roads in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India, addressing frequent monsoon-triggered instability. Experts identified natural and human-induced factors affecting slopes.
The assessment involved stakeholders from multiple departments and proposed Nature-based Solutions, improved drainage, and structural reinforcements. Site-specific green and grey measures were recommended to enhance infrastructure resilience, supporting CDRI’s work to strengthen disaster-resistant road networks in vulnerable mountainous regions.
Collaboration:
- Himachal Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority
Impact
1
By addressing landslide risks with tailored solutions, the project enhances infrastructure durability in Shimla’s vulnerable areas. Integrating Nature-based Solutions and structural reinforcements ensures safer roads and minimizes disruptions from frequent monsoon-triggered instability.
2
The involvement of multiple stakeholders fosters a unified approach to disaster resilience. Experts and agencies contributed to identifying slope instability factors and implementing adaptive strategies, reinforcing long-term risk reduction and infrastructure stability.
3
Site-specific green and grey measures improve drainage systems and structural safety, reducing landslide threats. These recommendations support proactive planning, ensuring resilient transport networks that safeguard communities in landslide-prone mountainous regions.
