Weak slope forming material, overburden thickness of 2ΓÇô5 m, ill planned cutting of slope and rainfall are the chief factors that contributed in causing a shallow translational debris slide.  In this part of the study area, the hills are moderately s
Lemdur, K. and Kikon, A. (2018); MacroScale (1:50,000) Landslide Susceptibility Mapping in Toposheet nos. 83G/6 and 83G/7 in Karbi Anglong and Dima Hasao districts in Asam, Kohima District of NGaland and West MNipur distrcit of MNipur. GSI report of FS 2
This road section i.e. DigarkaroΓÇôPhaipha road section is prone to landslides especially during monsoon season.
Digarkaro–Phaipha Slide No.1
Digarkaro–Phaipha road section.
1. Moderation/Easing of slope.
2. Construction and timely maintenance of hillside lateral drains.

1. Unplanned cutting of slope (near vertical) for road construction.
2. Weak slope forming material comprising mainly of weathered and fragmented sandstone with thin sandy insitu soil.
3. Overburden thickness of 2ΓÇô5 m.
4. Reduction of slope material