Another   debris   flow   occurred   on   13th     June   2018   at Vendekumpoyil which resulted in the destruction of one house and blockage to ChempukadavuVendekumpoyil road. Crown cracks are present which increases the threat at this location. The lan
Crown cracks are present which increases the threat at this location.
Vendekkumpoyil2 Landslide
Chempukadavu  Vendekumpoyil road
Precarious boulders along the debris flow path have to be removed. The natural flow of water may not be blocked along the hill slopes. Retaining structure with proper drain holes has to be provided.
Landslide initiated as debris slide and then transformed in to debris flow. Excessive rainfall is the triggering factor which resulted in the reduction of strength on saturation and increase in pore water pressure.