There were no casualties, however, 8 (eight) people residing in the upslope area were affected. The slide is a shallow translational debris slide caused due to unplanned cutting of slope for house construction triggered by incessant rainfall. The slope f
Along this road stretch there are other minor soil erosions triggered due to rainfall. For such immediate measures should be taken up to prevent any future damage. Adjacent to these affected area, a kuccha footpath used by next door residents have possib
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1. During rainy season, the slope should be covered using a plastic sheet to prevent seepage of rain water for short term measures.
2. Slope easing may be adopted by creating benches or terraces.
3. Removal of any heavy vegetation covers such as bamboo t
The following geo-scientific causes were observed –
1. Anthropogenic activities: Unplanned cutting of slope (Extensive slope cut) and unplanned construction of house on unstable slope.
2. Poor slope forming material (highly weathered granite gneiss and