Debris slide occurred at Gandhinagar on 15th August 2018 due to unscientific hill  slope modification for the construction of road left cutslope with no lateral support.Reduction of strength on super saturation by excess pore water pressure. The surface
Cheruthon-Vanjikavala road
Easing of slope with pitching and turffing at the scarp face. Retaining structure with proper filters and weep holes should be provided at the road bench. Lined drains has to be provide at the road bench to divert the surface run off away from the road.
Unscientific hill slope modification for the construction of road left cutslope with no lateral support. Reduction of strength on super saturation by excess pore water pressure. The surface run off the crown as well as along the road contributed shallow