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 2016-87
This is an important road corridor connecting Silchar with Imphal.
Makru landslide
Imphal-Silchar highway (NH-37)
1. As the road has been washed away for a stretch of nearly 1 km, so it is suggested to construct retaining wall with weep holes to push away excess water seepage.
2. The washed part may again be back filled with boulders upto road level instead of cut a
a) The bedrock exposed is carbonaceous shale which is highly fractured and highly weathered. b) Intense weathering of shale present as slope material was converted to clay at places made the slope vulnerable for failure. c) Removal of toe for road constr