The slope forming material is dominantly composed of weak lithology; comprising thick section of highly friable intercalated unit of sandstone and shale along with loose pebble bed. Oversaturation of non-cohesive slope material during heavy downpour and
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
Since there are very few settlement, the landslide does not pose any great threat.
Bhamai slide-2
Karbi Houses (Bhamai river side)
1.Removal of hanging trees and debris from the slope face 2.Avoiding Agriculture activities along the slope and planting by trees 3.Easing the slope by benching
1. The affected slope comprises highly friable intercalated unit of sandstone and shale along with loose pebble bed 2. The slope angle is almost 90° and the slope face is cut along the joint plane 3. Over-saturation of weak slope forming material due