The slope failure occurred on extensive cut slope made on lowly dissected hill slope. The water infiltration and saturation of weathered granite gneiss results in increased pore water pressure and reduction in the shear and cohesive strength of the slope
Kumari, N. and Muduli, S. D., 2020. Macro-scale (1:50,000) Landslide susceptibility mapping in parts of Toposheet nos. 48O02 and 48O06, Chikmangaluru Shimoga, Dakshin Kannada  district,  Karnataka. Unpublished GSI report.
Lined drainage and culvert is required  to discharge excess water and breast wall should be constructed in downslope direction
North-West of Solugodu village
North-West of Solugodu village
Lined drainage and culvert is required  to discharge excess water and breast wall should be constructed in downslope direction
Removal of toe support for constructing settlement without giving any lateral support and thick saturated soil cover of 3 to 5m are the primary causes.