The slope is predominantly composed of thick strata of overburden material comprising highly weathered rock mass overlain by in-situ soil. The weak slope forming material failed due to oversaturation and loss of cohesion during rainfall. Slope cut for ro
Kikon, A., and Jamir, I., 2021: Remote sensing based macro-scale (1:50,000) landslide susceptibility mapping in Toposheets 78M/9, M/10, M/11, M/13, M/14, M/15, 83A/2, A/3, A/4, A/7, A/8, A/11, A/12, 83B/1, B/5 & B/9 covering  parts of Tawang, West Kameng
The slide is enlarging in distribution wise and may also get reactivated in times of incessant rainfall. Therefore, implementation of adequate mitigative measures is suggested.
Dirang Town Baptist Church Slide 2
Dirang-Rungkhung Road Section
1. Removal of slide material/ debris from the affected slope. 2. Construction of retaining wall with proper back filler material and sufficient weep holes founded on sound sub-stratum. 3. Construction of  concrete lined hillside drain. 4. Plantation of t
1. Slope forming material is predominantly composed of highly weathered mica schist overlain by loose in-situ soil. 2. Regolith/ overburden thickness of >5 m. 3. Presence of major drainage line to the left flank of the affected slope. 4. Slope cut for ro