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Kuthe, S. and Kamble, A., (2020) Macro-scale (1:50,000) Landslide Susceptibility Mapping in parts of Toposheets 47E/16, 47F/09 & 47F/13 in parts of Pune and Raigad districts, Maharashtra. (FSPMIS ID: M4LSSM/NC/CR/SU-MH-PUN/2019/24826).
Considering inclined and steeper back slope with presence of overburden, proximity of road /National Highway there appears to be possibility or probable risk of rock fall during the event of   heavy rainfall which may cause damage to people and road.
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Along Pune-Nashik Highway (NH-50)
Removal of loose / detached blocks.
Construction of well designed protection wall.
Proper training of drainage system.
Awareness regarding detaching of rock boulders and monitoring of unstable slope during rainy season being a part of National Highway.
 Preparatory Factors: 
Presence of steep slope towards road.
water seepage 
Open & clay filled joints.
Acceleratory Factors: 
Root penetration causing widening/opening of joint plains.
Development of pore pressure due to wetness.
Presence of weathered &