Heavy flash flood and gully erosion. Development of pore pressure and reduction in shear strength and  the toe erosion by high current river due to unusual flooding and manmade causes were the factors responsible for this landslide.  

An interim report on Preliminary slope stability assessment of recent disaster affected areas of Pithoragarh District, Uttarakhand by A Bishwapriya, Suptg. Geologist, M V Dhakate and P K Gajbaiye, Sr Geologist, M IV, NR,Dehradun (LHZ/NR/UPUK/2013/056)
High risk. River shifted towards right bank
UK/Pith/ Tawaghat-Jauljibi/Vil/BE/0049
State Highway
Removal of debris, retaining wall with weep holes, training of nala and flood protection wall
Presence of loose/unconsolidated material, toe erosion in soil/debris due to heavy flash flood and gully erosion. Also the development of pore water pressure and reduction of shear strength due to water percolation added to the process