This slide is result of the combined effect of the multiple factors like saturation of loose mass, development of pore water pressure by subsurface water, piping action ultimately resulting into reduction of shear strength of mass. Also road cutting in s
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)
The zone extends up to slide no-3 on the upper curve of the road
UK/Pith/ Seraghat- Thal/LS/0004
State Highway
Training of water flow by aqueduct and hume pipe below the road. Construction of cement concrete road. Retaining walls on both edges of the road
Development of Pore water pressure by subsurface water, piping action and road cutting led to the occurrence of slide.