A cut slope failure (12 m length, 8 m width) and minor subsidence is also observed on the upslope of the slide. Development of  displaced multiple crown cracks with 90 to 100 m length and 6 to 10 cm wide were observed with displacement of   50 cm. Since
Melethadam slide 4
Njerkkadu
Removal of unstable material from the source as well as flow path. Construction of concrete retaining wall with weep holes is recommended.
During heavy rainfall, due to increase in pore water pressure and decrease in shear strength of the thick overburden material, the slope got failed.