The slide is a deep translational failure which was caused due to reduction of strength on over-saturation of loose dump filled material which was used for road construction. These loosely packed material slide along the down-slope during incessant rainf
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 2016-26
Immediate measures are needed as it is posing a major threat to road communication. Reconstruction/ proper maintenance of culvert is required. Landslide first occurred in May 2016.
NH 54 Rekho slide- (1)
NH 54, near Rekho village, Dima Hasao
1. Construction of hill-side lined channel drains to prevent percolation of surface run-off along the down slope of the road.
2. Construction of chute drains in down-slope along the nallah to prevent scouring by gully erosion.
3. Afforestation of the aff
Geologically, the area is made up of Shale, flaggy sandstone and calcareous rocks of Disang Group. The road was laid on filled platform which on over-saturation due to continuous rainfall led to infiltration of water, causing sliding of loose filled mate