The slide is a shallow translational debris slide, triggered due to Extensive cut slope for road and incessant rainfall. The slope forming material comprises weathered ferruginous sandstone (Tipam Group). The affected slope exhibits widening nature. The
Neethusree, K. J. and Suma, C. S, 2020. Macro-Scale (1:50,000) Landslide susceptibility mapping in Toposheet no. 83 C/12 and in parts of Toposheets nos. 83 D/5, 9, 13 & 14 in Dima Hasao, Cachar and Hailakandi districts of Assam, East Jaintia Hills distri
A large water body abutting the affected area.
Maniarkhal Slide
Maniarkhal Pt VII (Tea estate)
1. Slope easing at the crown portion to achieve a more stable slope. 2. Construction of RCC retaining wall with sufficient weep holes at the toe of the slope, accompanied by a few meter buffer zones 3. Hill side drains may be constructed along the road.
1. Overburden material comprising highly weathered (W4) ferruginous sandstone and siltstone. 2. Excavation of slope for road construction 3. over-saturation of slope material due to incessant rainfall.