Artificial Intelligence as a tool for upholding human rights in disaster management: A Case Study of Wayanad landslides

Artificial intelligence as a tool for upholding humanrights in disaster management: A case study of wayanad landslides

            Dr n l  sajikumar ,Associate Professor, Government Law College, Kerala, India

                    Dr Sanju.V.K Associate Professor, GovernmentLaw College, Kerala, India

                   saina S Asok, LL.M, Arbitration, Jindal Global Law School, Haryana, India

                            

The study is based on the report and assessment of materials collected from various sources with respect to the landslide disaster in Waynad ,Kerala, India  that occurred in 2024,wherein there were loss of human lives as well as property that resulted in huge commercial loss endangering human rights. This incident led the researchers to explore the application of artificial intelligence in detecting the possibility of such disasters and protecting the human rights of the people.

Approximately 24% of the Earth's land features uneven surfaces, which are home to around 12% of the global population. In areas characterized by such irregular landscapes, the likelihood of soil and rock mass movement, referred to as landslides, is significantly increased due to the direct effect of gravity. In this scenario the researchers intend to explore the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in enhancing human rights protection during disaster management, focusing on the Wayanad landslides in Kerala,, the Gods own country in India. . In India, areas like Wayanad in Kerala are prone to landslides due to their unique topography and climatic conditions. A Case Study of Wayanad Landslides natural disasters pose significant threats to human rights, particularly in vulnerable regions of the world The catastrophic landslides in Wayanad in 2024   underscored the necessity for innovative disaster management approaches that leverage technology to protect lives and uphold human rights. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a pivotal tool in disaster management, offering predictive analytics, resource optimization, and effective response strategies. This article explores the potential of AI in enhancing disaster management practices, specifically focusing on the case of the Wayanad landslides and its implications for human rights .Disasters can severely infringe on human rights, including the right to life, health, and a safe environment. The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction emphasizes the need to integrate human rights considerations into disaster risk reduction and management strategies. In the case of Wayanad, the landslides resulted in widespread destruction of homes, displacement of communities, and loss of life, highlighting the urgent need for effective disaster preparedness and response mechanisms. In this scenario the researchers intent to introspect the need for leveraging Artificial intelligence technology to forecast landslides  for an early warning systems employing AI algorithms can significantly improve response times and enable communities to evacuate before disasters strike, thereby protecting lives and minimizing human rights violations.

Keywords-Artificial intelligence-Landslides-Waynad-Disaster management-Human Rights