On 16th of August 2019 a cut slope failure took place along the road from Chalakudy to Malakkapara. The geo-scientific cause of the slide can be attributed due to steep cutting of slope along the road for road construction and increase in the pore water
One high tension electric post is at risk of failure just above the crown of the slide
Anakkayam Cutslope failure
Road from Chalakudy to Malakkapara
Easing of the slope, construction of retaining wall with weep holes and lined toe drainage
Steep cutting of slope along the road, increase in the pore water pressure and decrease in shear strength of the overburden material due to heavy rainfall.