A CASE STUDY REPORT ON

LANDSLIDE HAZARD AND

RISK ASSESSMENT
PHUENTSHOLING
Presented by:
Lekey Dema (02200221)
Shahil Kumar Bhujel (02200229)
Sherub Zangmo (02200230)
 Introduction:
• The southern Himalayan region of Bhutan is at risk of landslides due to its poor
geological conditions and increased monsoon precipitation.(Department of Geology and
Mines, 2017).
• The Himalayan area accounts for more than 70% of all deadly landslides worldwide and
receives extremely significant rainfall (Dikshit et al., 2020).
• The growth of settlements and infrastructure development has led to deforestation and
land usage changes, increasing the risk of landslides.(Pasang & Kubíček, 2016).
• To reduce these losses, a thorough quantitative assessment of the risks associated with
landslides must be conducted across a significant region (Dhakal et al., 2000).
 Aims and Objectives:
Aims:
 Quantify landslide factors using semi quantitative method (AHP) for
effective mitigation and sustainable development
Objectives:
1. Evaluate the risks and hazards associated with landslides in Phuentsholing;
2. Identify critical landslide sites within the study area for further investigation;
3. Make recommendations for long-term risk reduction strategies or mitigation
techniques
Study Area
 Geological conditions of Phuentsholing:
• The location of the site, situated between 26° 49′ and 26° 53′ North latitudes and 89° 21′
and 89° 25′ East longitudes, receives significant annual rainfall (Sengupta et al., 2022).
• The formation is composed of carbonaceous phyllite, quartzite, and greenish-grey
variegated phyllite, with occasional dispersion of pyrite throughout (Dikshit et al., 2020).
• The rocks' overall trend is N10ºWS10ºE, with a dip ranging from 58º to 80º northeasterly
(Department of Geology and Mines Royal Goverment of Bhutan, 2009).
• Phuentsholing, as per NCHM (2022), has the highest total annual rainfall of 8255.80mm.