On 14th  June 2018, a debris flow occurred at Poovanmala near Chamal. This landslide initiated as debris slide and then transformed to debris flow. Excessive rainfall is the triggering factor which resulted in the reduction of strength  on saturation and
Poovanmala Landslide
Kattipara ΓÇô Chamal  Thamarassery road
The  existing  nala  path  has  to  be  preserved  and  avoid  its blockage
Landslide initiated as debris slide and then transformed to debris flow. Excessive rainfall is the triggering factor which resulted in the reduction of strength on saturation and increase in pore water pressure.