Lao Cai declares emergency situation regarding natural disasters in Pom Han ward

Previously, due to the impact of storm No. 3 (Yagi), heavy rain in this area caused serious landslides in the above area (cracking, subsidence of foundations, road surface, landslide of slopes, cracks in houses), directly affecting the lives of 31 households.

From March 10 to 13, 2025, light rain continued to fall in this area, with an average rainfall of 5-10mm, affecting the soil and rocks, causing water saturation, leading to widespread landslides. Currently, many houses are experiencing subsidence and rapidly developing wall cracks; 23/9 Street, Pom Han Ward, has sunk deeply, with the risk of a large area of ​​land sliding down to the residential area below the slope, causing impacts and directly threatening the lives and homes of the people.

The Chairman of Lao Cai Provincial People's Committee requested to continue closely monitoring cracks, subsidence of foundations, road surfaces, landslides of slopes, cracks in house walls, especially the risk of large areas of land sliding down to residential areas at the foot of the slopes.

Lao Cai City People's Committee has invited relevant departments and branches to inspect, evaluate and direct temporary solutions; at the same time, urgently relocate households in dangerous areas to safe places while waiting for a thorough safety solution.

Immediately deploy measures to ensure security, order and the lives of people in areas affected by natural disasters during the process of overcoming the consequences of natural disasters.

The Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee assigned the People's Committee of Lao Cai city to preside over and coordinate with relevant departments and branches to be responsible for reviewing and assessing specific locations and infrastructure structures damaged by natural disasters; developing plans and solutions to ensure proper procedures in accordance with current laws.

Based on weather developments and recovery results, the Chairman of Lao Cai City People's Committee proactively reported to the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee to announce the end of the natural disaster emergency situation in Pom Han ward, Lao Cai city.

Nguyen Hai

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