The slope forming material is dominantly composed of weak lithology and highly jointed. The slide occurred during prolonged and intense rainfall which elevated the local pore water pressure by over saturation of slope forming material. Basically, the int
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
Since the landslide has occurred where there are few settlements, this slide does not pose a great threat. The Slide occurred on Bhamai river side.
Bhamai slide-1
Karbi houses(Bhamai river side)
1.      Removal of hanging trees and debris from the slope face 2.Avoiding Agriculture activities along the slope and planting by trees 3.Easing the slope by benching
1. Slope is characterised by highly jointed and weathered rock mass 2.The affected slope comprises highly friable intercalated unit of sandstone and shale  3.Over-saturation of weak slope forming material due to rainfall.