On 15.08.2018 a debris slide occurred near Anakkayam, across the road connecting Chalakudy and Malakkapara. Due to this slide three levels of road got affected, blocking the traffic movement for hours and a portion of the road got damaged.  The geo-scien
Three levels of the road were affected due to the slide.
Anakkayam slide 3
Road from Chalakudy to Malakkapara
Stabilization of slope by terracing, construction of retaining wall with weep holes and lined toe drainage to avoid cut slope failures and damage to road. Unstable debris material along the slide zone  needs to be removed.
Increase in the pore water pressure and decrease in shear strength of the overburden material due to heavy rainfall. Removal of lateral support due to road construction has reduced the stability of the slope, making it more prone to sliding.