Debris slide  occurred at the side of Devikulam Munnar State highway road. House of M. John, Muthu Cottage, fully damaged due unscientific slope modification for road. Absence of roadside drains resulted in surface runoff eroding the filled slope and sub
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Retaining structure to be founded on hard rock with weep holes to be provided at the scarp face. Natural seepage to be channalised and diverted away from the affected area. Line drains to be provided at the road side.
Unscientific slope modification for road. Absence of roadside drains resulted in surface runoff eroding the filled slope and subsequent failure.