The main causative factor for this slide is due to poor lithology coupled with poor drainage system in and around the peripheral of the building. Because of the above, during heavy rainfall the thick overburden got oversaturated and developed pore water
New Market Sinking zone
Locality
1. Sealing of cracks by deeply packing into the cracks with impervious material / coal tar mixed with plastic cement bags etc. 2. Construction of network of surface drainage system in the surrounding areas and discharging at the main nallah i.e. Topon na
1. Poor lithology. 2. Poor surface drainage system in the area.