A debris slide which took place at Puttankadu on night of 15th August 2018, after a prolonged spell of heavy rainfall has lead to the destruction of two houses situated on the slope. The houses were belonging to Smt. Usha, Meypulli and Smt. Thangamma, Br
Temporary measures for slope stabilization has been made by use of sand bags.
Puttankadu slide1
Puttankadu village
Proper concrete lining of the canal to avoid any infiltration of water in future, stabilization of the slope by terracing/benching.
Increase in the pore water pressure and decrease in shear strength of the overburden material due to heavy rainfall. Infiltration and overflowing of water due to heavy rainfall from a canal situated near top portion of the slide.