Debris slide   occurred at  Pakittan on 15th August 2018  due to unscientific slope modification for house construction and cultivation. Reduction of strength on super saturation due to excess pore water pressure. In house of Vijayama Pavithran, Thottupu
Pakittan
Easing of slope. Retaining structure  to be founded on hard rock with weep holes and filter media to the entire slope.
Unscientific slope modification for house and cultivation. Reduction of strength on super saturation due to excess pore water pressure. Failure along weathered seam.