The vertical road cut (ECS) made for road widening leads to sloe transformation that opens up new way of water seepage,slope saturation in weathered rock and soil. Thus increased water infiltration destabilizes the slope due to increased pore water press
Kumari, N. and Muduli, S. D., 2020. Macro-scale (1:50,000) Landslide susceptibility mapping in parts of Toposheet nos. 48O02 and 48O06, Chikmangaluru Shimoga, Dakshin Kannada  district,  Karnataka. Unpublished GSI report.
Easing of slope required. Lined drainage and culvert is required . Breast wall in downslope direction is required.
Hulikal road section
Hulikal road section
Easing of slope required. Lined drainage and culvert is required . Breast wall in downslope direction is required.
Removal of toe support , high slope gradient are the primary causes.