On 15th August 2018, due to heavy rainfall, a rock-cum-debris flow happened at Kochukoikkal, Seethathodu village, Konni Taluk with 15m length, 8 m width and 130 m run out distance. The rock-cum-debris material of the flow partially damaged one house. The
Rubble walls constructed across the nala path for rubber plantation added material to the debris flow which should not be practiced.
Kochukoikkal slide
Kochukoikkal , Seethathodu
Unstable debris material on the upslope as well as along the slide course needs to be removed.  No settlement should be allowed along and near vicinity of the slide course. Slab culvert across the road needs to be constructed for the free flow of water a
The geo-scientific cause of the slide was increase in pore water pressure and decrease in shear strength of the overburden material resulting in failure of slope along with heavy discharge of debris and water. Development of three sets of joints made the