The slide was caused due to toe erosion by nala over the weak slope forming material. Another contributing factor was due to absence of drainage pipes on the road which caused infiltration of water leading to failure of the thick overburden during incess
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 2016-56
The area is in active slide zone and is vulnerable. Suggested to refrain from any house/industrial construction. Landslide initiated on 22/05/2016
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1. Construction of lined hillside drains to prevent surface run – off entering into the slide zone.
2. RCC retaining wall may be constructed at the toe of the slope along the nala.
1. Toe erosion by nala
2. Weak overburden material
3. Infiltration of water during incessant rainfall along the downslope side of the road due to poor drainage outlets.