1. The slide is a shallow rotational failure and retrogressive in nature caused due to cutting of toe of the slope for rail track construction and triggered by heavy precipitation.
2.  Due to continuous rainfall in the preceding days, over saturation of
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 2016-77
Retaining wall was already constructed which blocked the slide mass and protected the rail track from getting blocked. Landslide reactivated on May 2016
Mahur railway station slide
Mahur railway station, Haflong
1. Diversion of surface water away from the crown and slide area.
2. Plantation of fibrous plants/grass to check soil movement.
3. Easing of slope by removing the weak overburden and benching the up slope portion may also be considered.
Excavation or cutting of toe for road construction activities on natural slopes and saturation of thick regolith- clayey- silt overburden during incessant rainfall lead to failure.