On 13.10.2018, a cut slope failure occurred along the road from Radhappadi to Athirungal.  Due to heavy rainfall, the thick overburden on the cut slope got oversaturated. Increase in pore water pressure along with decrease in shear strength of the materi
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Chuvattupara cut slope failure
Chuvattupara
Removal of loose material from the slide zone, and construction of concrete retaining wall with weep holes and lined toe drain needs to be constructed.
Due to heavy rainfall, the thick overburden on the cut slope along road got oversaturated. Increase in pore water pressure along with decrease in shear strength of the material resulted in slope instability  along unscientifically cut slope on side of th