A debris flow has occurred on 14th  June 2018 along the southern slope of the hill at Vettiozhinja thottam. Unscientific hill slope modification for construction of houses and plantation along with incessant rainfall resulted in the reduction of strength
Vettiozhinja Thottam Landslide
Vettiozhinjathottam  Karinchola road
Construction of retaining wall with proper drainage out let. Natural flow of water along the hill slope should not be blocked.
Unscientific hill slope modification for construction of houses and plantation. Incessant rainfall resulted in reduction of strength on saturation and increase in pore water pressure.