What are the vulnerable factors to landslides and snow avalanches ?

The following are highly vulnerable to landslides and snow avalanches:

(a) Deforested mountains especially in areas of heavy rainfall or snow fall;

(b) Settlements (villages or hamlets) that are built on hill tops, steep slopes, softer soil;

(c) Settlements built at the base of hills, steep slopes, mountain valleys;

(d) Buildings with weak foundations; and

(e) Roads and communication lines in mountain areas.