Debris slide occurred near the PWD quarters, Munnar. 4 PWD quarters fully damaged. Mainly due to hill slope modification for building  construction. Natural seepage also contributed the failure, heavy rainfall caused the reduction in strength and excess
PWD quarters near police station, Munnar
Easing of slope and construction of benches with suitable height. Provision of breast walls/gabion walls at the foot of benches.
Unscientific slope modification for building  construction which resulted in vertical cut with no lateral support. Excessive and incessant rainfall resulted in the reduction in strength on super-saturation and increase in pore water pressure.