Debris slide occurred near Kuyilimala at the side of Painavu- Thodupuzha road. Mainly due to the toe cut for the road construction. Surface runoff through the road also contributed further toe erosion. Hence failure occurred along weathered seam when hea
Kuyilimala
Painavu- Thodupuzha road
Stablise the material. Retaining wall with suitable filter material has to be provided  which founded on the hard rock to the entire cut slope at the road bench. Lined drains has to be provided in the road side for diverting the surface runoff.
Slope modification for  road construction caused  the toe support failure, road was widened about 3 years back  leaving a vertical cut without any lateral support. Surface runoff  through the Painavu- Thodupuzha road  in the downslope contributed toe ero