Excavation or cutting of toe for road construction activities on natural slopes disturbed the angle of repose of the material. Heavy downpour resulted in over-saturation of slope forming material which led to development of local hydrostatic pressure in
Neethusree, K. J. and Suma, C. S, 2020. Macro-Scale (1:50,000) Landslide susceptibility mapping in Toposheet no. 83 C/12 and in parts of Toposheets nos. 83 D/5, 9, 13 & 14 in Dima Hasao, Cachar and Hailakandi districts of Assam, East Jaintia Hills distri
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Bicrampore slide-1
Bicrampore Tea Estate, near BSF camp
1. Moderation of slope gradient may be considered 2.Removal of precariously hanging trees at the crown portion to shed the static load 3.Construction of reinforced concrete retaining wall may be constructed on the up-slope and down-slope of the road benc
1.The affected slope comprises highly weathered sandstone and pebble 2. Cutting of the slope at critical angle for road construction 3. Over-saturation of weak slope forming material due to rainfall.