Review Article - The 2025 Punjab Landslide: A Comprehensive Review of Causes, Impacts, Mitigation, and Policy Implications

Authors

  • Mamta Kumari Department of Pharmacy, Harcourt Butler Technical University, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, INDIA.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55544/sjmars.4.6.1

Keywords:

Punjab landslide, Geomorphological, Climatological, catastrophic slope failures

Abstract

The 2025 Punjab landslide was a significant geomorphological event that highlighted the complex interplay between natural processes and human activities in landslide-prone regions. This review synthesizes current understanding of the event’s causes, immediate and longer-term impacts, the effectiveness of mitigation and response measures, and the policy lessons that have since emerged. Emphasis is placed on multidisciplinary analysis—geotechnical, hydrological, climatological, socio-economic, and governance perspectives—to draw practical lessons for risk reduction, community resilience, and sustainable land-use planning. The article concludes with recommended actions for policymakers, engineers, planners, and communities to reduce the likelihood and consequences of future catastrophic slope failures in India.

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