Minor cracks have been developed in one house in the slide run out path downstream.
Karappadam slide
Karappadam, Payyanadam village
1. Easing of the slope near the slide.
2. Proper lining of the streams to allow the water to flow towards the main channel.
3. The debris material to be removed from the slide and the run out path.
4. A breast wall with weep holes may be provided at the
The slide has occurred due to oversaturation of the debris material. The slope has been modified by creating benches for rubber plantation and house construction downstream. This has obstructed the preexisting stream channel along which the slide has ini