On the night of 15th August 2018 a rotational debris slide occurred in Kainur village, completely destroying two house. According to the local residents, the houses were belonging to Mrs. Madathi, Paradil & Mrs. Parukutti. Apart from this, two other hous
Lithomarge clay is the predominant overburden material in the site, which is very prone to sliding.
Kainur Slide
Kainur village
Easing of slope, followed by benching of slope, construction of retaining wall with weep holes and toe drainage behind the houses.
Steep cutting of slope behind the houses, Increase in pore water pressure and decrease in shear strength of the overburden material due to heavy rainfall.