The slide is a shallow translational rock cum debris slide and retrogressive in nature caused due to extensive slope cut, day lighting of the weak slope forming material (highly fragmented intercalated sandstone and shale) and development of local pore p
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 2016-51
Numerous minor slides of this size have occurred along this road section creating inconvenience to the commuters. Landslide initiated on 22/05/2016
Jatinga-Haflong Road section-1
Jatinga-Haflong Road section, Haflong
1. Toe support for the day-lighted bedrock through construction of strong concrete retaining walls with provision of drain pipes. 
2. Construction of lined hill side drain.
3. Removal of precariously hanging tree to reduce the static loading at the flank
1. Development of local pore pressure due to incessant rainfall in highly fragmented rock along the discontinuity planes.
2. Extensive slope cut for construction of road, exposing the discontinuity planes in day-lighted condition which failed along the w