On 15th August 2018, a cut slope failure having 11 m length, 32 m width and 1-1.5 m depth occured  at  Koothattukulam  village, due  heavy rainfall since past 3 days of sliding, which in turn had  lead to decrease in shear strength of the material. Apart
Due to this slide, 1 person was died and 3 persons had a miserable escape.
Koothattukulam slide 2
Road from  Pathanamthitta to Vadaserikkara
Complete removal of unstable debris material from the slide zone, easing of the slope, construction of retaining/ gabion wall with lined toe drain.
Due to heavy rainfall since past 3 days of sliding, the overburden material over the fresh rock surface got supersaturated, which in turn lead to decrease in shear strength of the material. Apart from this, unplanned steep cutting of the slope for road w