As part of heavy rainfall during 15th August 2018, a mall soil slide occured on the upslope portion of NH 47 near Vazhukkupara.  Due to infiltration of water during heavy rainfall, increased in the pore water pressure and decreased shear strength of the
A high tension electric tower is located at the crown portion of the slide. The slide is located on the upslope of NH 47, monitoring/inspection of high electric tower needs to be carried out by KSEB.
Vazhukkupara slide
Vazhukkupara village
Removal of debris from the slide zone, easing of slope by benching, construction of concrete retaining wall  with weep holes and lined toe drain for providing support to the slope as well as  high tension electric tower.
Due to infiltration of water during heavy rainfall,  increased pore water pressure and decreased shear strength of the overburden material resulted in sliding of overburden material.