Debris slide   occurred at  Vellakayam on 15th August 2018  due to unscientific hill slope modification for house construction and cultivation. Reduction of strength on super saturation due to excess pore water pressure. Remove the accumulated material a
Vellakayam
No construction to be allowed atleast 10m from both flanks of runout path.
Unscientific slope modification for house construction. Reduction of strength on super saturation due to excess pore water pressure. Failure in benches and retaining wall.