Debris slide  occurred at  Peppara  on 15th August 2018  due to unscientific slope modification for house construction and cultivation. Reduction of strength on super saturation due to excess pore water pressure. House of Mr. Kumaran nair fully damaged.
On the leftside of the debris flow situated the house of Joy,  cut slope failure noticed behind the house. The debris material fell down on the kitchen side and damaged partially. So retaining structure should be founded on hard rock with weep holes and
Peppara
Accumulated material to be stabilised. Retaining wall at two level with suitable filter material has to be provided  which founded on the hard rock to the entire cut slope.
Unscientific slope modification for house. Reduction of strength on super saturation due to excess pore water pressure. Failure along weathered seam. Natural seepage flowing to side of the house is also a contributing factor.