Debris slide documented along the Paikan-Tura-Dalu road, near Mendal village caused due to the oversaturation of the loose unconsolidated overburden cover and unstable slope due to highly weathered loose debris material.
Mohanty, A. and Nelson, A., 2020. Macro-scale landslide susceptibility mapping in parts of Toposheet nos. 78G/14, 78G/15, 78K/1, 78K/2, 78K/3, 78K/4, 78K/5, 78K/6, 78K/7 and 78K/8 covering parts of North Garo Hills, South Garo Hills, East Garo Hills, Wes
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NH-217 road slide
NH-217 , Paikan-Tura-Dalu road, near Mendal village
Drainage channel can be provided to divert undesirable surface or subsurface flows from the problematic areas. Construction of breastwall with adequate weepholes. Clearing of debris and construction of lined hillside drainage. More plantation can help in
Oversaturation of the overburden cover and unstable slope due to highly weathered loose debris material.