The affected area is shallow translational debris slide caused due to slope cut for quarrying, triggered by incessant rainfall. The overburden material comprising highly weathered rock (W4) developed increase in pore water pressure due to continuous rain
Neethusree, K. J. and Suma, C. S, 2020. Macro-Scale (1:50,000) Landslide susceptibility mapping in Toposheet no. 83 C/12 and in parts of Toposheets nos. 83 D/5, 9, 13 & 14 in Dima Hasao, Cachar and Hailakandi districts of Assam, East Jaintia Hills distri
Anthropogenic activities are to be strictly prohibited from this area, since the area belonging to habitats.
Sonbari Slide
Sonbari
1. Slope easing at the crown area 2. Removal of debris from the affected area 3. Covering the vulnerable slope by geosynthetics / geotextile during rainy season.
1.Unscientific excavation of soil from the toe portion of the slope.  2. Overburden material comprising of weathered rock (W4). 3. Due to increase in incessant rainfall, the material increases in pore water pressure leading to slips materials from the cr