The causative factor being steep slope cut for road construction and triggered by incessant rainfall that lasted for about a week. Due to incessant rainfall for about a week the pore water pressure increased and the slope forming material diminished the
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 2016-49
The slide is basically a cut-slope failure. Slope easing/moderation of upslope will help to mitigate the current problem. Landslide initiated on 22/05/2016
Vidya Mandir, Boro Haflong-2
Boro Haflong, Haflong
1. Slope easing.
2. Removal of slide material dumped on the road side.
3. Construction of hillside road drains all along the road section.
The affected site is mainly composed of weak slope forming material which comprises of weathered sandstone, shale and carbonaceous shale of Renji formation. Cutting of toe for road construction on natural slopes with weak slope forming material disturbed