On 15th August 2018, a cut slope failure occured near Kuthiran on NH 47.   Due to infiltration of water during heavy rainfall,  increased pore water pressure and decreased shear strength of the overburden material resulted in sliding of overburden materi
Kuthiran slide 2
Kuthiran village
Loose overburden and loose trees near crown need to be removed, Concrete retaining wall with weep holes and lined toe drain may be provided.
Due to infiltration of water during heavy rainfall,  increased pore water pressure and decreased shear strength of the overburden material resulted in sliding of overburden material along the cut slope