Debris slide   occurred at Thadiyambad on 15th August 2018  due to unplanned cutting of slope forcultivation, reduction of strength on super saturation due to excess pore water pressure. Failure in weathered seam. Road blocked and electricpole damaged. R
Extensive cutslope failure extending upto 50m seen at both sides of debris slide.
Thadiyambad
Idukki-Neryamangalam SH road
Removal of accumulated material. Reconstruction of retaining wall with suitable fiter medium founded on hard rock or construction of Gabion wall at two levels with lined drainage at the road side.
Unplanned cutting of slope for cultivation, reduction of strength on super saturation due to excess pore water pressure. Failure in weathered seam.