Soil is used as a building material in different parts of the world. With the least demand for
resources, it is economically the most efficient means for house construction in developing countries. The
The 2018 flood in Kerala resulted in a huge loss of lives, and the overall effect was devastating. Why can’t we use these deposits as
raw material for construction? To study this possibility, deposited soil from areas of Periyar, Kerala were
collected and several tests were conducted on it to check its efficiency. Different types of blocks were
prepared from this soil with and without adding stabilizers. Tests such as compressive strength and total
water absorption were conducted on it to evaluate their strength and durability. Finally, prepared blocks' values and
properties were compared and their efficiency to be used as a construction material is
proved. This paper is a review of the creation of such clay blocks from flood deposits and the scope of
using them in building walling systems.