Mr. Son urgently and temporarily repaired the landslide on Lam River bank.

Serious landslide in village 1, Lang Son (Anh Son). Photo taken on October 5, 2023. Photo: Thanh Phuc

As reported by Nghe An Newspaper, in the early morning of October 4, due to the impact of prolonged heavy rain and water flowing from upstream, the Lam River section through Hamlet 1, Lang Son Commune rose, when the water receded, it caused serious landslides. According to the report, the landslide length was 120 m, width 20 m, depth 12 m, the landslide area was estimated at 15,000 m ³ .

The cracks are getting deeper, the risk of further landslides is very high, threatening the property and lives of 10 households. On October 7 and 8, Anh Son district mobilized machinery and human resources to level the landslide and compact the cracks. At the same time, people are advised not to live near the landslide site.

bna_nứt.jpg — The cracks are long, wide and deep. Photo taken on October 5, 2023. Photo: Thanh Phuc

Mr. Vo Quang Hong, one of 10 households living in the landslide area, said: "The landslide site has been leveled and lowered, so it is less dangerous. However, we are still very worried because this rainy and stormy season, the weather is complicated, landslides continue, threatening the lives and property of 10 households.

What we most expect now is that all levels and sectors will soon have a plan to completely handle the landslide situation, specifically the riverbank embankment section through village 1."

According to forecasts, in the coming days, due to the impact of storm No. 4, Nghe An will have moderate to heavy rain, with the risk of landslides recurring. Therefore, Anh Son district, Lang Son commune People's Committee and the command board of village 1, Lang Son commune have come up with proactive plans to evacuate people to protect the property and lives of families when there is a risk of landslides continuing.

bna_san gạt 2.jpg — On October 7 and 8, the district mobilized human resources and machinery to level and lower the landslide site. Photo taken on October 8, 2023. Photo: Thanh Phuc

Mr. Dang Ngoc Thien - Chairman of Lang Son Commune People's Committee said: "Currently, in Lang Son commune, there are 2 serious landslides, which are the Cay Chanh area in village 1 and provincial road 534 through the parish church, the river water has eroded deep into the road.

In the coming time, if there is heavy rain and floods, the risk of riverbank erosion and "road breakage" is very high, affecting people's safety. This issue has been reflected by voters through meetings and voter contacts. Therefore, we hope that authorities at all levels will pay attention and have a plan to handle it thoroughly."