Debris Flow occurred at Kochupainavu on  15th August 2018 due to unscientific hill  slope modification for cultivationand house construction left cut slope with no lateral support. Reduction of strength on super saturation and excess pore water pressure.
Kochupainavu
Painavu- Thodupuzha road
Stabilize the accumulated material. Natural seepage and surface run off should be channelized. Lined drains has to be provided along the road bench.
Unscientific hill slope modification for cultivation and house construction left cut slope with no lateral support. Reduction of strength on super saturation and excess pore water pressure. During heavy rainfall natural seepage is experienced contribute