On 15th August 2018,   at Thannithodu village, heavy discharge of water along the stream during heavy rainfall and the debris carried by the water resulted in toe cutting of the right bank of the stream, resulted in sliding along the river bank on the ne
The house was constructed very close to the river bank, a tube well is exposed on the right bank of the stream due to toe erosion.
Thannithodu slide 2
Thannithodu Village
Concrete lining of the stream bank needs to be constructed, retaining/breast wall in the form of benches needs to be constructed above the lining to avoid further damage to the house.
Continuous heavy rainfall for past 3 days  increased pore water pressure and decreased shear strength of the overburden material above charnockite resulting in slope failure and discharge of water along with debris material through the  seasonal stream.