The affected site is lithologically weak which comprises of weathered and jointed sandstone. Cutting of slope for road construction activities on natural slopes disturbed the angle of repose of the over burden material, during incessant rainfall pore wat
Chasie M. &  Theophilus P.K., 2017: Updation of existing landslide inventory of North Eastern region based on the new incidences as and when occurs during the period, Unpubl. GSI progress report for FS 2016-60
Mitigation should be implemented at the earliest as the slide is posing a threat to the road as well as the buildings at the head portion of the slope. Landslide initiated in May, 2016
Haflong-Jatinga road section slide-02
Haflong  town
1. Construction of drainage ditches along the road.
2. Retaining wall to be constructed at the toe of the slope.
3. Moderation of upslope by two tier benching may be considered.
Excavation or cutting of toe for road construction activities on natural slopes and seepage of water along the weak planes within the rock mass during incessant rainfall.