A rotational debris slide occurred in Vattappara village on the night of 15th August 2018 destroying one house. According to information from local residents the house was belonging to Shri  Karthyayani. The road below the damaged shop was blocked for 4-
Debris slide has been induced by steep cutting of slope behind the house
Vattappara Slide2
Vattappara village
Easing of slope, followed by benching of slope, construction of retaining wall with weep holes and toe drainage behind the house.
Steep cutting of slope behind the house, increase in pore water pressure and decrease in shear strength of the overburden material due to heavy rainfall.