Bhandari A., et. al., 2016. Macro-scale (1:50,000) Landslide Susceptibility Mapping in parts of Toposheet Nos. 47G/02, 47G/03, 47G/04 and 47G/08 Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. Unpub. GSI report of FS 2015-2016.
Slope cut exposes Weathered Vermicular Laterite which has been weathered by heavy rains, possibility of a debris fall may likely take place in worst-case scenario and may lead to railway blockage/ damage to moving traffic
Lajul
Lajul
Grouting/ Cementing  of the weathered slopes upslope of railway track; Regular vigil during heavy and extreme events of rain by the railway staff; Plantation of deep rooted trees; Diversion of seasonal nala away from the weathered zone
Cutslope for railway alignment/ construction