The affected area is shallow translational debris slide caused due to toe erosion and weak slope forming material, triggered by incessant rainfall. The overburden material comprising 1.5m thick of in-situ soil with highly weathered sandstone and siltston
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
Minor failures were occured adjacent areas.
Bhuban Nagar slide
Bhuban Nagar
1. Slope easing of the crown area/removal of extending branches from the crown area to avoid load pressure 3. Diversion of surface run-off away from the affected slope face/ in order to prevent further undercutting by river, substantial amount of boulder
1. The affected slope comprises highly friable sandstone and siltstone 2. Toe erosion. 3. Over-saturation of weak slope forming material due to rain.