The Nh54 in the hill section between Bandarkhal and Tibong is running parallel to the Jatinga fault marked by the Jatinga river. As a result, the highly jointed and deformed rock units are prone to failure on removal of toe support and extensive slope cu
Tep, Y. and Kumar, A. (2018); MacroScale (1:50,000) Landslide Susceptibility Mapping in Toposheet nos. 83C/16 and 83H/1 in  Dima Hasao and Cachar districts in Asam and East Jaintia hills  District in  Meghalaya and West and Central MNipur district in MNi
It is strongly recommended to avoid slope cutting in this zone.
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A rock catchment fence should be constructed to prevent the fall from affecting the national highway.
Planner failure. Loose of toe support due to extensive slope cut along NH54. Affect of a major regional fault (Jatinga fault)