The slide is a shallow translational slide and widening in nature. Extensive cut slope for road and incessant rainfall are the two main triggering factors for such failure. The slope forming material comprises highly weathered sandstone & pebble and the
Neethusree, K. J. and Suma, C. S, 2020. Macro-Scale (1:50,000) Landslide susceptibility mapping in Toposheet no. 83 C/12 and in parts of Toposheets nos. 83 D/5, 9, 13 & 14 in Dima Hasao, Cachar and Hailakandi districts of Assam, East Jaintia Hills distri
Minor failures are observed all along the road. Settlements and tea plantations are there in the vicinity, hence it may be affected if proper measures are not implemented.
Bicrampore Slide -2
Bicrampore Tea Estate, near BSF camp
1. Slope dressing at the crown area 2.RCC retaining wall/ Masonry wall with sufficient weep holes may be constructed at the toe of the slope 3.Maintenance of hill side drains along road.
1.The affected slope comprises highly weathered sandstone and pebble  2. Destabilization due to toe cutting of slope for road construction 3. Development of pore pressure and reduction of slope material's shear strength caused due to over saturation duri