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landslide Landslide Risk in Chennai, India

Risk Level: Low — Score 0/10

Risk: 0Historical: 5

Key Risk Factors

  • 3 events on record in proximity
  • 1 event(s) in the last 12 months

Last significant event: Landslide - N of Vishakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India (2026-05-01) — 27,100 people exposed

Highest Risk Cities for Landslides

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Risk: 9Historical: 10
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Risk: 9Historical: 10
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Risk: 9Historical: 10
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Risk: 9Historical: 10
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Risk: 9Historical: 10
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Risk: 9Historical: 0
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Risk: 9Historical: 10
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Risk: 9Historical: 0
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Risk: 9Historical: 10
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Risk: 9Historical: 10
Chennai is not in the top 10 for landslide risk among tracked cities.

How Chennai Compares

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Notable Landslide Events Near Chennai

Landslide - Southeastern Ghats, SE of Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India

November 30, 2024 WARNING

8,620 people exposed; $93M capital exposed

Landslide - Southeastern Ghats, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India

December 13, 2024 WARNING

41,600 people exposed; $237M capital exposed

Landslide - N of Vishakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India

April 30, 2026 WATCH

27,100 people exposed; $64M capital exposed

Landslide Preparedness Tips

  • 1.Learn the signs of an impending landslide — new cracks, tilting trees, unusual water flow
  • 2.Avoid building near steep slopes, drainage channels, or past slide areas
  • 3.Plant ground cover on slopes to stabilize soil and reduce erosion
  • 4.Create proper drainage around your property to direct water away from slopes
  • 5.Have an evacuation plan ready if you live in a landslide-prone area

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How this data is built

Chennai, India landslide risk combines Historical Event Intelligence with authoritative hazard modeling from the Geospatial Intelligence Layers catalog. Live landslide monitoring is available through the Event Intelligence API and the DisasterAWARE Platform.

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