Debris flow occurred at Thanikandam, the main geoscientific causes are hill slope modification, reduction of strength on super saturation due to excess pore water pressure. Clear the accumulated material, maintain the flow path, no encroachment allowed i
Thanikandam
Clear the accumulated material, maintain the flow path, no encroachment allowed in the  flow path. Deflection wall to be constructed at the side of th house situated at the left flank of the flow to protect the house from future flows.
Unscientific slope modification for cultivation. Natural seepage contributed the failure.