High risk zone due to confluence of two major rivers in the event of high discharge due to flash floods. SSB establishment slightly upstream of this location is not affected but in danger zone. From Tawaghat to 1 km downstream motor road to Dharchula on
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)
Heavy rainfall on slope covered with unconsolidated sediments, development of pore pressure, gully erosion, toe cutting by river led to this landslide
UK/Pith/ Tawaghat-Jauljibi/Vil/BE/0043
Village Tawaghat
Flood protection wall.
Presence of loose/unconsolidated material, gully erosion, toe erosion in soil/debris due to heavy flash flood. Also the development of pore water pressure and reduction of shear strength due to water percolation added to the process.