The slide is a shallow rotational debris slide which is retrogressive in nature caused due to over saturation of weak overburden material during continuous rainfall in the preceding days. The slide being retrogressive in nature, in the event of future la
Chasie M. &  Theophilus P.K., 2017: Updation of existing landslide inventory of North Eastern region based on the new incidences as and when occurs during the period, Unpubl. GSI progress report for FS 2016-48
The area is vulnerable to future landslides. Immediate remedial measures to mitigate the risk involved should be initiated. Landslide occurred on 22/05/2016
Boro Haflong-1
Near Boro Haflong village, Haflong
• Construction of lined hillside drains to prevent surface run – off entering into the slide zone.
• RCC retaining wall may be constructed on sound foundation in the down-slope of road bench and also at the foot of the slope.
1. Shallow translation failure caused as a result of toe erosion by a nala at the foot of the slope. 
2. Weak slope forming material consisting mainly of clayey-silt rich in-situ soil, weathered sandstone and carbonaceous Shale.
3. Reduction of strength