❖ The massive landslides occurred at Meppadi in Wayanad district, kerala due to extremely heavy rain.

❖ India accounts for about 8% of global fatalities due to landslides. 

❖ During the period 2001-21, the landslides caused 847 deaths and displaced thousands.

❖ Sikkim has the largest land area (57.6%) that is landslide-prone.

❖ Kerala is the most vulnerable state with over 14% of its land mass in the “very high susceptibility” category.