The affected slope comprises intercalated shale, clay and sandstone overlain by thin insitu layer. Though the bedding plane is horizontal, on saturation, fragmented rocks and thin layer of soil failed along the near vertical cut slope.
Lemdur, K. and Kikon, A. (2018); MacroScale (1:50,000) Landslide Susceptibility Mapping in Toposheet nos. 83G/6 and 83G/7 in Karbi Anglong and Dima Hasao districts in Asam, Kohima District of NGaland and West MNipur distrcit of MNipur. GSI report of FS 2
Minor landslide.
Nutan Hajong–Nablaidisa slide No.2
Nutan Hajong–Nablaidisa road section.
Slope easing and proper maintenance of lined hill side draiNGe.
1. The affected site is mainly composed of weak slope forming material: intercalated shale, clay and sandstone.
2. Steep excavation or cutting of slope for road construction activities.
3. Oversaturation of slope forming material due to continuous rainfa