The landslide has occurred because of Extensive cut slopeting leading to almost vertical slope made up of highly weathered sandstone which get unstable and failed.
Yadav, S., Mohanty, A., Kandpal, J., 2020. Macro-scale (1:50,000) Landslide Susceptibility Mapping in Toposheet No. 83 D/11 and in parts of Toposheet Nos. 83 D/6, 7 & 10 in Hailakandi and Karimganj districts of Assam, Kolasib and Mamit districts of Mizor
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Kurttathal slide
Nunaikhal
The slope stabilization should be addressed by reducing the slope angle and plantation of small plants may be done.
Unscientific slope cutting to sub-vertical angle and loss of cohesion during incessant rainfall.