On 15th August 2018, due to  heavy rainfall, a debris flow occured in Valiyakulangara valley, Chittar village with 15 m length, 10 m width and 60 m run out distance. The geo-scientific cause of the slide was  heavy rainfall within short spell, increase i
One house built on the right side of the flow path of debris flow should be re-located to avoid further chance of accident during future heavy rain spells. Proper surface drainage needs to be made to avoid further damage to the road. The overburden mater
Valiyakulangara valley slide 1
Chittar Village
Unstable debris material on the upslope as well as along the slide course needs to be removed, No settlement should be allowed on the near vicinity of the slide course, construction of slab culvert across the road where nala/slide course cross cuts road
Torrential rainfall within short spell increased pore water pressure and decreased shear strength of the overburden material above charnockite upslope of the slide resulting in slope failure and heavy discharge of water and debris along the seasonal 1st