This landslide occurred after contiuous heavy rainfall in an areas where a road was being built on the loose unconsolidated material the moist condition led to development of pore pressure and reduction of shear strength that ultimately resulted in the f
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)
Road widening/construction causing slide due to toe cutting
UK/Pith/Munsyari-Jauljibi/LS/0019
State Highway
Removal of loose material, systematic regarding of slope to mild angle, suitable designed retaining walls and toe drain
Presence of loose/weak material, development of pore water pressure, reduction of shear strength of material due to saturation by surface and subsurface water, gully erosion during rainy season and toe erosion in loose soil/debris for road construction/w