Studies were conducted to assess the impact of landslides and rockfalls triggered by intensive precipitation on land resources in the northern regions of the republic, particularly in the Quba and Qusar districts.

An expedition organized by the Soil Ecology Laboratory of the Institute of Geography under the Ministry of Science and Education included the head of the laboratory, PhD in Biology, Associate Professor Zaman Mammadov, as well as staff members Khidir Gasimov and Tarlan Yermarli.

According to the results of the conducted research, large-scale landslides and rockfalls were observed along the main river basins of the region - including the Qusarchay, Kenarchay, Gudialchay, Guruchay, Agchay, Garachay, Velvelechay, Gilgilchay, and other water systems - resulting in significant losses of soil cover.

The findings indicate that agricultural lands, residential areas, as well as lands designated for industry, transportation, communication, defense, and other purposes, including forest fund lands, have been affected to varying degrees. Some areas have conditionally become unsuitable for use.

Landslide processes were particularly intense in agricultural lands used as pastures. In the Qusar district, such processes were recorded in the villages of Leze, Zindamurug, Chagar, Chetgun, Kuzun, Anig, Khuray, Chilegir, Gijan, Hil, and Yasab. Similarly, in the Quba district, landslides were observed in Susay village, as well as along major highways - at the 7th, 28th, and 32nd kilometers of the Quba-Khinalig road, the 40th-43rd kilometers of the Quba-Gonagkend road, in the Aydinkend area, and along the Quba-Mohuj-Tuler-Ashagi Tulekaran route - covering areas of 1.5-2 km with varying degrees of landslide and rockfall activity.

In addition, the analysis revealed that in some areas, soil and climatic conditions were not sufficiently considered during the implementation of infrastructure projects. As a result, the intensity of landslide and rockfall processes has increased, especially on south-facing slopes.It is well known that relief plays a key role in soil formation processes. Therefore, the characteristics of south-facing slopes - including thinner soil cover, dryness, and sparse vegetation - must be taken into account both in agriculture and in other sectors of the economy.