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Investigations revealed that the slope failure was partly due to human intervention, including unauthorized or unpermitted land modifications. Authorities initially claimed that the affected organic farm lacked proper licensing, although the farm owners argued they were told no permits were required. This confusion around licensing highlighted gaps in regulatory oversight.
Experts warn that environmental degradation, combined with climate change effects, is increasing the frequency and severity of such disasters. Hillside slopes, once stable, become precarious with continued land modifications and the ever-present threat of heavy rains during the monsoon season.