The study area comprises of lithologically weak rocks of weathered sandstone, shale and carbonaceous shale of Renji Formation. Infiltration of water along the weak planes due to incessant rainfall for about a week, the weathered and fragmented rock masse
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 2016-80
Landslide reactivated on 22/05/2016
Nutan Lampur slide -2
NH 54, near Nutan Lampur
1. Easing of the slope by benching
2. Channeling of surface drainage system away from the affected area.
Cutting of natural slope for road construction, highly fragmented rock mass, and heavy downpour were the chief causative factors for the slope failure.