Close-up of the Tien River bank (Dong Thap) being eroded, dozens of houses damaged

In recent days, landslides have continuously occurred along the Tien River bank in Cao Lanh ward (Dong Thap province), sweeping away many houses and agricultural land of local people.

Dong Thap Provincial People's Committee has declared an emergency, requiring urgent evacuation of people and finding solutions.

Landslides continuously occur on the banks of Tien River (Cao Lanh ward, Dong Thap).

Mr. Bui Quoc Nam, Chairman of Cao Lanh Ward People's Committee, said that prolonged heavy rain, high tides, rapidly rising floodwaters, and high density of water vehicles have caused severe erosion of many riverbanks.

On September 20 and 24, at Tan Tich and Tinh Hung hamlets, landslides hundreds of meters long, some sections about 70 meters inland, damaged and swept away dozens of houses, and many areas of fruit trees were also lost.

Many sections of Tien River bank have eroded deep into the mainland.

The Tien River bank collapsed and swept away many houses.

According to statistics, the landslide has directly affected 35 households with 132 people. The scene shows that the ground in this area is alluvial, with sand mixed underneath, combined with swirling currents, so the risk of landslides continues to be complicated.

The Chairman of Cao Lanh Ward People's Committee said that the new landslide area is located along the Tien River adjacent to the old landslide section, damaging dozens of houses along the river, with estimated damage of tens of billions of dong.

Landslides have destroyed many areas of fruit-growing land of the people.

The local authorities have urgently evacuated and arranged temporary accommodation for 18 households with 60 people at the old Hoa Sua Kindergarten, the rest are staying with relatives. Landslide warning signs have been placed along the riverbank, and authorities are on duty 24/7 to provide rescue assistance when necessary.

Dozens of houses were damaged

Landslides threaten many houses

Chairman of Dong Thap Provincial People's Committee Tran Tri Quang has directed specialized units and Cao Lanh Ward People's Committee to coordinate in consulting and thoroughly surveying the current situation, researching urgent solutions such as overcoming whirlpools, reinforcing banks, and proposing long-term solutions to stabilize the population.

The competent authority put up danger signs.

Mr. Thai Van Lanh, Chairman of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Cao Lanh Ward, called on agencies, organizations, individuals and businesses inside and outside the locality to promote the spirit of solidarity, mutual love, and support both materially and spiritually to help people in landslide areas overcome difficulties and soon stabilize their lives.

Authorities support people to relocate their assets

People whose houses were damaged by landslides are temporarily living with acquaintances.

* Unit receiving support for people facing difficulties due to landslides: Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Cao Lanh Ward (No. 6, 30-4 Street, Cao Lanh Ward, Dong Thap Province).

Receiving account number: "For the Poor" Fund Mobilization Committee, Cao Lanh Ward, account number: 8604173999, Vietnam Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Investment and Development - Dong Thap Branch. Support content: "Supporting people to overcome the consequences of landslides".

NGOC PHUC

Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/can-canh-bo-song-tien-dong-thap-bi-sat-lo-hang-chuc-can-nha-hu-hong-post815118.html