The study area is lithologically weak which comprises of weathered and jointed sandstone. Cutting of slope for road construction activities on natural slopes disturbed the angle of repose of the material, pore water pressure development on slope due to s
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 2016-66
Numerous small fresh landslide scars is seen along this Haflong – Gunjung road section road section. Landslide initiated on 22/05/2016
Haflong – Gunjung road section slide-04
Haflong – Gunjung road section
1. Construction of hillside road drains all along the road section.
2. Removal of loose boulders and precariously hanging trees to reduce the static loading at the crown.
1. The affected site is mainly composed of weathered rock which comprises of weathered sandstone, shale and carbonaceous shale of Renji formation. 
2. Excavation or cutting of toe for road construction activities on natural slopes and seepage of water al