The litho-unit of the affected area includes pebble bed along with very fine grained sandstone and mottled clay. Excavation and toe cutting further weakened and destabilized the slope. Subsequently, on heavy downpour, the saturated overburden resting on
Neethusree, K. J. and Suma, C. S, 2020. Macro-Scale (1:50,000) Landslide susceptibility mapping in Toposheet no. 83 C/12 and in parts of Toposheets nos. 83 D/5, 9, 13 & 14 in Dima Hasao, Cachar and Hailakandi districts of Assam, East Jaintia Hills distri
Though the area is uninhabited thus, this landslide poses no threat to life or infrastructure.
Natanpur slide
Natanpur
1 Moderation of slope gradient may be considered 2.Trimming of branches or removal of heavy vegetation cover from the affected slope area which can potentially slide down
1.The affected slope comprises pebble bed along with very fine grained sandstone and mottled clay 2. Unscientific excavation of slope for soil 3. Over-saturation of weak slope forming material due to rainfall.