Debris slide occurred at Ellackkal, Kunjithani village, in which the Ellackkal- Pothuppara road damaged and Plantation washed out upto upto Muthrapuzhayaru river. SUnscientific slope modification for road construction which resulted in vertical cut with
Ellackkal
Ellackkal- Pothuppara
Easing of slope and construction of benches with suitable height. Provision of breast walls/gabion walls at the foot of benches. Lined roadside drains to be provided to avoid toe erosion due to the surface runoff
Unscientific slope modification for road 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.