In a groundbreaking move, the Geological Survey of India (GSI) is harnessing the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to transform landslide forecasting in the country. The bold initiative was unveiled by GSI Director General Asit Saha during a high-profile workshop marking the first anniversary of the National Landslide Forecasting Centre (NLFC).

“There is ongoing research to develop a more robust landslide forecasting model and expert system leveraging AI,” Saha revealed, hinting at a future where landslides could be predicted with unprecedented accuracy.

The GSI’s ambitious vision doesn’t stop there. The agency plans to roll out a nationwide Regional Landslide Early Warning System (LEWS) by 2030 — a move that could save thousands of lives and mitigate disaster damage in vulnerable regions.

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In a major breakthrough, GSI will soon begin issuing real-time landslide warnings for Rudraprayag district in Uttarakhand — one of India’s most landslide-prone areas.

Saha also praised NLFC for expanding its early warning coverage from 16 districts in six states to 21 districts across eight states in just one year. The upgraded NLFC dashboard, Bhusanket portal, and Bhooskhalan App are already empowering communities with real-time alerts and vital geohazard data.

This AI-powered leap in disaster forecasting could mark a turning point in India's battle against one of its most destructive natural threats.

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