On August 15th, 2018, a debris slide occurred behind a house at 4th block, Seethathodu village, which was induced by a cut slope failure. The slide with a length of 32 m, width of 5 to 8 m and depth of about 2 m partially damaged the house belonging to B
In the slide zone, loose debris material is still present, which may lead to recurrence of the slide in the event of future heavy rain fall.
4th block slides
4th block , Seethathodu
Unstable debris material along the slide area needs to be removed.  Unscientific cutting of slope close to the settlement should be avoided. Benching of slope is recommended to make the slope more stable. Construction of concrete retaining wall with weep
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 and sliding. Un scientific cutting of slope  also enhanced cut slope failure.