This is a shallow translational rock fall which has been triggered due to slope cut for road construction, structural discontinuities such as joints and fractures along with incessant rainfall. The overburden material is quite weak comprising highly weat
Neethusree, K. J. and Suma, C. S, 2020. Macro-Scale (1:50,000) Landslide susceptibility mapping in Toposheet no. 83 C/12 and in parts of Toposheets nos. 83 D/5, 9, 13 & 14 in Dima Hasao, Cachar and Hailakandi districts of Assam, East Jaintia Hills distri
The affected site is located at a few distances away from the settlements even though it is connection path for nearby villages. Therefore necessary action must be taken up.
Dholaikhal slide
Dholaikhal, Vairengte
1. Removal of protrusions and overhangs boulders retained on the slope 2. Trimming of branches or removal of heavy vegetation cover from the affected slope area which can potentially slide down 3. Hill side drains may be constructed along the road 4. Toe
1. Highly weathered and jointed (three sets of joints observed) slope; comprises sandstone and siltstone 2. Unscientific slope modification for road construction. 3. Over-saturation of weak slope forming material due to rainfall 4. Water seepage through