The landslide is basically a debris slide which got surcharged with water and progressed into a debris flow. The flow of the debris was solely responsible for the destruction, damage and loss of life and property.
Chasie M. &  Theophilus P.K., 2017: Updation of existing landslide inventory of North Eastern region based on the new incidences as and when occurs during the period, Unpubl. GSI progress report for FS 2016-17
First initiated on 16st July, 2016
Possa-Potin slide
National Highway 713-A
1) Slope management through benching may be carried out.
2) A wire-mesh gabion retaining wall can be provided.
3) Depending on the contour of the existing slope, a variable excavation with a maximum of 1-1.5m depth may be made for founding the retaining
From the field studies, a combination of factors has been interpreted to be involved in the initiation and triggering of the landslide, which are:
a) The linear hillock has been subjected to reported earlier modifications during construction of road, sub