Lemdur, K., Suma, C.S., 2019; Macro - Scale (1:50,000) landslide susceptibility mapping in parts of Toposheets Nos. 83 F/1, 2, 5, 6, 10, 15 and 83 B/9, 13 in Karbi Anglong, Sonitpur, Nagaon and Golaghat districts of Assam.
BuraPaharroadsection which leads to Kaziranga National Park is frequented by large number of visitors throughout the year. Therefore, proper mitigation measures in vulnerable slopes should be implemented to curb any untoward incidences.
NH-37 slide-1
NH-37, 1 km west of Kaziranga view point.
1.┬á┬á┬á┬á┬á Construction and timely maintenance of lined hillside drainage system. 2.┬á┬á┬á┬á┬á Retaining wall at the toe of cut slope founded on a sound stratum may be constructed.
1. Jointed and partially weathered granite overlain by thick column of clayey in-situ soil. 2. Steep cut slope (30?-35?). 3. Development of pore water pressure and reduction of strength on over-saturation due to incessant rainfall.